CCISO (EC-Council Certified Chief Information Security Officer) — Free Online Mock Test
CCISO · 150 Q in 150m. Governance & risk, security controls & audit, security program management, core competencies, strategic planning & finance. · Official language: English.
CCISO exam at a glance
CCISO key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | EC-Council. |
|---|---|
| Official website | eccouncil.org — CCISO ↗ |
| Mode | Multiple-choice, proctored (EC-Council exam portal / ECC exam centre or Pearson VUE). Exam code 712-50. |
| Frequency | On demand. |
| Scoring & marking | 150 questions in 2.5 hours. The passing mark is form-dependent, ranging from 60% to 85% depending on the difficulty of the form. Five domains: Governance, Risk & Compliance; Information Security Controls and Audit Management; Security Program Management & Operations; Information Security Core Competencies; and Strategic Planning, Finance, Procurement & Vendor Management. |
| Score validity | Maintained under EC-Council Continuing Education — 120 ECE credits over 3 years, plus an annual membership fee. |
| Language | English. |
Who is eligible for CCISO?
Executive-level: to earn the full CCISO you need 5 years of information-security management experience — in 3 of the 5 CCISO domains if you take official training, or in all 5 domains via self-study. Candidates without the full experience can pursue the EISM associate credential instead.
Last verified July 2026 against EC-Council — CCISO exam information, EC-Council — CCISO qualification requirements. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
CCISO section breakdown
The CCISO mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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CCISO (60 Q)
CCISO scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: CCISO has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: CCISO (pass 700/1000).
How CCISO is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
CCISO time strategy
With 60 questions in 150 minutes, you have about 150 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- CCISO (60 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
CCISO topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of CCISO, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
CCISO (60 Q)
- Governance — COBIT · 8
- Continuity — DR · 3
- Audit — Risk · 2
- Audit — Sampling · 2
- Risk — Calculations · 2
- Compliance — ISO 27001 · 2
- SDLC — Change · 2
- SDLC — Testing · 2
CCISO difficulty calibration
Elite tier. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months.
CCISO · 150 Q in 150m. Governance & risk, security controls & audit, security program management, core competencies, strategic planning & finance. · Official language: English.
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How Wrexa Edge prepares you for CCISO
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
- Free to start
Expert take: what CCISO really tests
EC-Council CCISO is an executive credential for current and aspiring CISOs, blending technical knowledge with governance, finance and strategy. It is a 150-question, 2.5-hour exam with a form-dependent pass mark (60–85%) across five domains, and the full CCISO requires stringent experience (5 years across the domains).
Preparation tips
- Study the finance / procurement / vendor-management domain seriously — it trips up technical candidates.
- Sort out the Exam Eligibility Application and evidence of experience early; it gates your seat.
- Answer as an executive decision-maker (risk, budget, strategy), not a hands-on engineer.
⚠️ Common mistakes to avoid
- Underestimating the experience / eligibility hurdle (5 years across 3–5 domains) and applying without qualifying evidence.
- Expecting a fixed 70% pass mark — the cut score is form-dependent (60–85%).
CCISO study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Study Governance, Risk & Compliance and Information Security Controls / Audit Management
- Answer as an executive decision-maker (risk, budget, strategy)
- Use the EC-Council CCISO Body of Knowledge
- Cover Security Program Management & Operations and Information Security Core Competencies
- Relate technical controls to program-level decisions
- Practise scenario judgement
- Study Strategic Planning, Finance, Procurement & Vendor Management — it trips up technical candidates
- Sort out the Exam Eligibility Application and experience evidence early
- Review across all five domains
Where CCISO can take you
A strong CCISO result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- CISO / security leadership
- Security program manager
- Senior GRC roles
Best books & official prep for CCISO
- EC-Council CCISO Body of Knowledge — EC-Council Press
Official practice: EC-Council offers the official CCISO training program and Body of Knowledge; the exam emphasises executive judgement across governance, finance and strategy, not hands-on engineering.
Previous-year papers: EC-Council does not release past papers; official practice comes with the training program.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the CCISO exam pattern?
- EC-Council Certified Chief Information Security Officer contains 60 questions across 1 section: CCISO (60 Q). Total duration is 150 minutes (about 150 seconds per question).
- Does CCISO have negative marking?
- No — CCISO has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is CCISO scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. CCISO (pass 700/1000).
- How can I practise CCISO online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free full-length CCISO mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 40 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of CCISO?
- CCISO is rated Elite difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months. CCISO · 150 Q in 150m. Governance & risk, security controls & audit, security program management, core competencies, strategic planning & finance. · Official language: English.
- How long is the CCISO exam?
- CCISO runs for 150 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in CCISO?
- CCISO is split into: CCISO (60 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. CCISO · 150 Q in 150m. Governance & risk, security controls & audit, security program management, core competencies, strategic planning & finance. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during CCISO?
- No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the CCISO test adaptive?
- No — CCISO is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many CCISO mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct CCISO variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 10 free for everyone and 40 more with Pro. That's 3000 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free CCISO test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge CCISO test series for 2026 gives you 10 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are CCISO previous year question–style papers included?
- Every CCISO mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 60-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free CCISO mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's CCISO mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the CCISO mock test on mobile?
- Yes. CCISO mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the CCISO syllabus?
- The CCISO syllabus maps to its 1 section: CCISO (60 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for CCISO?
- Eligibility for CCISO — age, qualification and number of attempts — is set by the official conducting body and can change each cycle, so always confirm the current official notification before applying. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic CCISO practice: 10 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the CCISO exam and how should I prepare?
- Official CCISO exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free CCISO mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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