Free CISSP practice test — 747+ CISSP practice questions with detailed explanations across all 8 official CISSP exam domains. Every ISC2 CISSP exam questions set is scored, timed, and drawn from the live question bank — so you practise exactly what the exam tests, not outdated dumps.
Courseiva includes 747+ Certified Information Systems Security Professional CISSP practice questions across the official exam domains.
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This free CISSP practice test mirrors the structure and difficulty of the real Certified Information Systems Security Professional CISSP exam. Every question is written against the official 2026 exam blueprint published by ISC2, ensuring you practise exactly what the exam tests — not last year's objectives.
The CISSP blueprint is divided into 8weighted domains. Questions on this page are distributed proportionally across each domain, so the mix you see here reflects the same weighting you'll face on exam day. High-weight domains like Security and Risk Management and Security Operations contribute the most questions, meaning focused practice on these areas gives you the highest return on study time.
CISSP Exam Blueprint — 8 Domains
Security and Risk Management
Asset Security
Security Operations
Security Architecture and Engineering
Communication and Network Security
Security Assessment and Testing
Software Development Security
Identity and Access Management
52 numbered sets, 8 domain question banks, and targeted sessions — every page is a unique set of questions.
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Each chapter page covers one topic in depth — theory, key concepts, and focused practice questions. Use these to close knowledge gaps before returning to full practice tests.
Getting the most from practice questions requires more than just clicking through answers. Here is the study method used by candidates who pass CISSP on their first attempt:
Answer before revealing
Read each CISSP question fully, eliminate obviously wrong choices, then commit to an answer before clicking to reveal. This active recall process is what builds lasting knowledge.
Read every explanation
Even when you answer correctly, read the full explanation. Knowing WHY the right answer is correct — and why the distractors are wrong — is what separates a 750 score from a 900 score.
Track weak domains
Note which CISSP domains you get wrong most often. Then do a targeted 20-30 question session focused only on that domain until your accuracy improves.
Simulate exam pacing
The real CISSP gives you roughly 1.9 minutes per question. Use the 60 or 120-question sessions to practise hitting that pace comfortably.
Most candidates who pass CISSP on their first attempt report doing between 400 and 800 practice questions over 4–8 weeks of preparation. With 747+ questions in the Courseiva bank, you have more than enough material to build that repetition without seeing the same question twice.
Answer each question to reveal the full explanation and correct answer. This starter set is drawn from all 8 exam domains in blueprint proportion. Use the session selector to start a longer focused practice run.
An organization is implementing a new access control system. Which of the following represents the correct order of the AAA framework components?
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A security analyst is evaluating the risk of a data breach. The asset value of the database is $100,000, and the exposure factor is 0.5. If the annual rate of occurrence is 0.2, what is the annualized loss expectancy (ALE)?
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Under the ISC2 Code of Ethics, which canon takes precedence over all others?
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A government contractor handles classified information up to the Secret level. The company's data classification policy recently changed, requiring that all documents marked as 'Confidential' be reclassified as 'Secret' after review. Who is ultimately accountable for ensuring that reclassification is performed correctly?
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An organization's data retention policy requires that financial records be kept for seven years. After that period, the records must be destroyed in a manner that prevents reconstruction. Which of the following is the best sanitization method for paper records containing sensitive financial data?
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An organization's disaster recovery plan specifies a Recovery Time Objective (RTO) of 4 hours for its critical financial application. Which disaster recovery site would be MOST appropriate to meet this RTO?
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A forensic investigator arrives at a crime scene involving a compromised server. The server is still running. According to the order of volatility, which of the following should the investigator capture FIRST?
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A security architect is designing a system for a military intelligence agency where data classification labels (Top Secret, Secret, Confidential, Unclassified) are mandatory. Users are cleared to a specific level and must not read data above their clearance. Which security model enforces this type of access control?
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A financial application requires strict integrity controls to prevent unauthorized modifications. The security team implements a model where users cannot write data to higher integrity levels (no write up) and cannot read data from lower integrity levels (no read down). Which model is being applied?
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A security analyst observes a network attack where an attacker sends forged ARP messages to associate the attacker's MAC address with the IP address of the default gateway. This attack occurs at which layer of the OSI model?
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An organization is deploying a VPN solution for remote employees. The security team requires a modern protocol with perfect forward secrecy, uses elliptic curve cryptography, and is known for its efficient, minimal codebase. Which VPN protocol should they choose?
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A security analyst is asked to identify vulnerabilities in a web application without attempting to exploit them. Which type of assessment is being performed?
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During a penetration test, the tester has obtained initial access and is now trying to move laterally to other systems. Which phase of the penetration testing process does this represent?
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A security team is reviewing a web application that allows users to search for products. The application uses a SQL database and constructs queries by concatenating user input directly into the SQL statement. Which of the following is the most effective mitigation against SQL injection attacks?
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During a threat modeling session for a new online banking application, the team uses the STRIDE methodology. Which threat category addresses the risk of an attacker modifying transaction data in transit?
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Which authentication factor type is a smart card?
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An organization requires users to authenticate with a password and a one-time code sent to their mobile phone. This is an example of which authentication method?
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Answer all 17 questions to see your domain score breakdown
A structured study plan dramatically increases your chances of passing CISSP on the first attempt. The most effective approach combines reading the official ISC2 documentation or a study guide, watching video explanations for difficult concepts, and then reinforcing everything with daily practice questions.
We recommend the following weekly structure for CISSP preparation:
Cover each CISSP domain systematically. Read the exam objectives, watch explanatory content, and do 10–20 practice questions per domain to test understanding as you go.
Run full 50–60 question mixed sessions daily. Review every wrong answer in detail. Identify which domains are consistently scoring below 70% and revisit those study materials.
Do 100–120 question timed sessions to simulate real exam conditions. Aim for consistent scores above 80% before booking your exam date. A score above 80% in practice typically translates to a passing CISSP score.
On exam day, the CISSP tests your ability to apply knowledge to realistic scenarios — not just recall definitions. This is why reading explanations and understanding the reasoning behind every answer matters more than simply grinding question volume. Use the high-count sessions (100, 120) in the final weeks as your confidence benchmark.
Questions
125
On the real exam
Time limit
240 min
1.9 min per question
Passing score
700/1000
Scaled scoring
The CISSP exam uses a scaled scoring system — your raw score of correct answers is converted to a score out of 1000. A passing score of 700/1000 does not mean you need 70% of questions correct; the conversion accounts for question difficulty. Consistently scoring above 75–80% on practice tests puts you in a strong position to achieve 700/1000 on the real exam.
Scenario-based management and technical questions across security governance, risk, architecture, identity, network, application, and operations domains.
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Every question is written against the official CISSP exam blueprint published by ISC2. Our questions follow the same wording style, scenario complexity, and answer structure as the actual exam. They are original questions — not brain dumps — so you learn the underlying concepts and reasoning, not just memorised answers. Candidates who study with brain dumps often pass but have no transferable knowledge; Courseiva questions make you genuinely competent.
Most candidates who pass CISSP on their first attempt do 30–60 questions per day. Use the Quick 10 session for daily warm-ups when you are short on time. On study days, run a 50 or 60-question session to build stamina. Reserve 100 and 120-question sessions for the final two weeks when you want to simulate real exam conditions and benchmark your readiness.
The CISSP covers 8 domains: Security and Risk Management (16%), Asset Security (10%), Security Operations (13%), Security Architecture and Engineering (13%), Communication and Network Security (13%), Security Assessment and Testing (12%), Software Development Security (10%), Identity and Access Management (13%). Each domain carries a different weight, so allocate your study time accordingly. The highest-weighted domains — Security and Risk Management and Security Operations — should receive the most attention.
Exam dumps are memorised question-and-answer lists taken from actual exam papers, often obtained illegally and shared without ISC2's authorisation. Using them violates your NDA and ISC2's certification agreement, and can result in certification revocation. Courseiva questions are 100% original — written by certified engineers to test the same knowledge areas using new scenarios and wording. You learn the material, not just the answers.
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