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Cisa Practice Question & Sample Exam Guide 2014
Cisa Practice Question & Sample Exam Guide 2014
Introduction Inside this Guide
The practice question and sample exam sets consists of 100 items Introduction …………………………………………………………………. 1
from the CISA® Question, Answer & Explanation (QAE) Manual.
Intended Use Policy …………………………………………….………… 1
The questions provided are developed with the intent of providing
the CISA candidate with an understanding of the type and CISA Practice Questions ……………………………………….…….…. 1
structure of questions that typically appear on the CISA exam, as CISA Sample Exams ……………………………………………………….. 2
well as common topics. The questions that appear are NOT
Assessing the Practice Questions and Sample Exams ....... 2
questions from the CISA exam itself, but are developed to assist a
CISA candidate determine his/her strengths and weaknesses. Other Supporting Materials ………………………………………….. 2
These question sets are intended to supplement the CISA Review
Course.
Intended Use Policy
The practice questions and sample exams are copyrighted by ISACA and are intended for use by ISACA chapters only. In
addition, only the scrambled version of the exam items (without the suggested answers and explanations) and the CISA
Sample Exam Scrambled Answer Key may be reproduced. No other files or portion of the CISA practice questions and
sample exams may be reproduced in any form, without the written permission of ISACA.
CISA Practice Questions
Formats
The practice questions are available in two formats:
Practice questions by domain with the questions, answers, explanations (QAE)
Practice questions scrambled with the questions, answers, explanations (QAE)
Using the CISA Practice Questions
Review all of the CISA practice questions, suggested answers and explanations before presenting the material.
It is acceptable to read directly from the files, but please add your own personal experience and knowledge,
where applicable.
Discuss each question and the suggested correct/incorrect answer with class participants. Invite class
participation.
Compile discussion questions to facilitate sharing of ideas and retention of information.
CISA Sample Exams
Formats
The sample exams are available in two formats with an accompanying answer key:
Sample exam by domain
Sample exam scrambled
Using the Sample Exams
If your chapter presents the items as a “mock” exam, permission is provided to duplicate the question file (not the
practice questions) and hand it out to class participants. To simulate the CISA exam, an answer sheet is provided that
can also be duplicated and handed out. This “mock” exam is one‐half the size of the actual CISA exam. Provide the class
with a minimum of two hours to complete the mock exam, and grade using the accompanying answer key.
Accessing the Practice Questions and Sample Exams
The CISA practice questions and sample exams files can be downloaded from the Chapter Leader protected area of
ISACA’s web site. If you need assistance accessing this area, please contact the Membership Department at
membership@ISACA.org.
The following files are available for download:
File Name File Contents
CISA Practice Questions by Domain.pdf This file contains questions, answers and explanations by
domain
CISA Practice Questions Scrambled.pdf This file contains questions, answers and explanations that are
scrambled
CISA Sample Exam by Domain.pdf This file contains questions (only) by domain
CISA Sample Exam by Domain Answer Key.pdf This file contains the answer key to the CISA Sample Exam by
Domain file
CISA Sample Exam Scrambled.pdf This file contains questions (only) that are scrambled
CISA Sample Exam Scrambled Answer Key.pdf This file contains the answer key to the CISA Sample Scrambled
file
Other Supporting Materials
ISACA makes available a variety of study products specifically designed to assist candidates in preparing for the CISA
exam.
CISA® Review Manual
CISA® Review Questions, Answers & Explanations Manual
CISA® Review Questions, Answers & Explanations Manual Supplement
CISA® Practice Question Database (CD‐Rom or Download)
Purchasing Supporting Materials
If your chapter wishes to purchase and provide copies of these products, they are available from the ISACA Bookstore. A
single purchase order of 20 or more copies of one book receives a 20% discount. Also, Chapters can be invoiced with a
written request signed by the president, vice president, treasurer or secretary. All orders must specify a shipping address
(no P.O. Boxes) and an invoicing address. For more information or to place an order, please contact the ISACA Bookstore
by phone at +1.847.660.5650, fax at +1.847.253.1443, or by e‐mail at bookstore@isaca.org.