(ISC)² · 2026 Edition
A complete preparation guide, edited by Johnson Ajibi, a network and security engineer with 12+ years' experience. Covers the exam format,all 7 blueprint domains, a week-by-week study plan, and proven tips for passing first time.
2–4 months
Prep time
Intermediate
Difficulty
125
Exam questions
700 out of 1,000
Pass mark
Exam code
CGRC
Full name
(ISC)2 Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC)
Vendor
(ISC)²
Duration
180 minutes
Questions
125 items
Passing score
700 out of 1,000
Domains covered
7 blueprint domains
Recommended experience
Foundational IT knowledge recommended
Typical prep time
2–4 months
Domain percentage weights are not currently available for this exam. The checklist below is still useful for planning your study.
Phase 1
Scope OF System
Tip: Start with the official Scope OF System objectives, then practise questions on it.
Phase 2
System Compliance
Tip: Cover the System Compliance objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 3
Control Implementation
Tip: Cover the Control Implementation objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 4
Compliance Maintenance
Tip: Cover the Compliance Maintenance objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 5
Control Selection
Tip: Cover the Control Selection objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 6
Assessment And Audit
Tip: Cover the Assessment And Audit objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 7
GRC Program
Tip: Finish with GRC Program, then re-test your weakest earlier domain before a mock exam.
Study the official exam blueprint — weight percentages tell you exactly where to invest prep time.
Practise scenario-based questions regularly — every modern cert exam is scenario-heavy.
Use spaced repetition to retain what you've learned (Courseiva does this automatically).
Book your exam date once you're scoring 80%+ consistently on practice tests.
Review explanations for every wrong answer, not just the question — the 'why' is what makes it stick.
Apply everything in this guide with adaptive practice questions, detailed answer explanations, and domain analytics.