(ISC)² CC ((ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)) — Free Online Mock Test
100 Q / 120 min in the real exam. MCQ. Pass at 700/1000. Five domains: security principles; BC/DR & incident response; access control; network security; security operations. · Official language: English.
(ISC)² CC exam at a glance
(ISC)² CC key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | (ISC)²; delivered via Pearson VUE. |
|---|---|
| Official website | isc2.org ↗ |
| Mode | A proctored exam (online or at a Pearson VUE centre); as of October 2025 it uses computerised adaptive testing (CAT), with a 2-hour limit. |
| Frequency | On demand, year-round. |
| Scoring & marking | Multiple-choice questions across five domains — Security Principles; Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery & Incident Response; Access Controls; Network Security; and Security Operations. Scored 1–1000 with 700 to pass. |
| Score validity | Maintained on a three-year cycle with continuing professional education (CPE) credits and an annual maintenance fee. |
| Language | English and several other languages. |
Who is eligible for (ISC)² CC?
No work experience required — an entry-level credential for those starting a cybersecurity career.
Last verified July 2026 against (ISC)² — Certified in Cybersecurity (CC). Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
(ISC)² CC section breakdown
The (ISC)² CC 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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(ISC)² CC — Full Exam (100 Q)
(ISC)² CC scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: (ISC)² CC has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: (ISC)² CC (1-1000, pass 700).
How (ISC)² CC is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
(ISC)² CC time strategy
With 100 questions in 120 minutes, you have about 72 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- (ISC)² CC — Full Exam (100 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.
(ISC)² CC topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of (ISC)² CC, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
(ISC)² CC — Full Exam (100 Q)
- ISC2CC — Security Operations · 23
- ISC2CC — Network Security · 18
- ISC2CC — Access Control · 16
- ISC2CC — BC/DR/IR · 15
- ISC2CC — Security Principles · 8
- ISC2CC — Risk Management · 7
- ISC2CC — Governance · 7
- ISC2CC — CIA Triad · 3
(ISC)² CC difficulty calibration
Foundation tier. Foundation-level: covers core concepts taught up to high school. Suitable for first-time test takers.
100 Q / 120 min in the real exam. MCQ. Pass at 700/1000. Five domains: security principles; BC/DR & incident response; access control; network security; security operations. · Official language: English.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's (ISC)² CC bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for (ISC)² CC
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
- Free to start
Expert take: what (ISC)² CC really tests
(ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity is a deliberately entry-level credential — no work experience required — that proves foundational knowledge across five security domains. Since October 2025 it is delivered as a computerised adaptive test, so steady, confident answering matters, and because the content is conceptual, understanding the CIA triad, access control and network-security basics beats rote memorisation.
Preparation tips
- Cover all five domains evenly — Security Principles and Security Operations carry real weight.
- Use the official (ISC)² self-paced course and outline as your backbone.
- The exam is adaptive, so answer steadily and do not panic over difficulty swings.
⚠️ Common mistakes to avoid
- Over-complicating an entry-level exam by diving into advanced material outside the outline.
- Memorising terms without understanding core concepts like the CIA triad and access control.
(ISC)² CC 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.
- Learn core security principles — the CIA triad, risk, and governance basics
- Work the official (ISC)² CC self-paced course and exam outline
- Study access-control concepts and identity fundamentals
- Cover network security fundamentals and common threats and defences
- Study security operations — logging, monitoring and basic incident response
- Learn business continuity, disaster recovery and incident-response concepts
- Take practice tests across all five domains; aim above 700/1000
- Since the exam is adaptive (CAT), practise steady, confident answering
- Review weak domains and lock in the key terminology
Where (ISC)² CC can take you
A strong (ISC)² CC result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Entry-level cybersecurity
- IT support to security
- Pathway to SSCP / CISSP
- GRC & operations support
Best books & official prep for (ISC)² CC
- (ISC)² CC Official Study Guide — (ISC)²
- (ISC)² CC Official training — (ISC)²
- CC practice tests — Various
- (ISC)² CC exam outline — (ISC)²
Official practice: (ISC)² provides an official self-paced course and exam outline; the exam is conceptual, so understanding the five domains beats memorisation.
Previous-year papers: (ISC)² does not release past exams; the official course and reputable practice tests are the best preparation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the (ISC)² CC exam pattern?
- (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) contains 100 questions across 1 section: (ISC)² CC — Full Exam (100 Q). Total duration is 120 minutes (about 72 seconds per question).
- Does (ISC)² CC have negative marking?
- No — (ISC)² CC has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is (ISC)² CC scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. (ISC)² CC (1-1000, pass 700).
- How can I practise (ISC)² CC online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free full-length (ISC)² CC 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 (ISC)² CC?
- (ISC)² CC is rated Foundation difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Foundation-level: covers core concepts taught up to high school. Suitable for first-time test takers. 100 Q / 120 min in the real exam. MCQ. Pass at 700/1000. Five domains: security principles; BC/DR & incident response; access control; network security; security operations. · Official language: English.
- How long is the (ISC)² CC exam?
- (ISC)² CC runs for 120 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 (ISC)² CC?
- (ISC)² CC is split into: (ISC)² CC — Full Exam (100 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. 100 Q / 120 min in the real exam. MCQ. Pass at 700/1000. Five domains: security principles; BC/DR & incident response; access control; network security; security operations. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during (ISC)² CC?
- 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 (ISC)² CC test adaptive?
- No — (ISC)² CC is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many (ISC)² CC mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct (ISC)² CC variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 10 free for everyone and 40 more with Pro. That's 5000 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free (ISC)² CC test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge (ISC)² CC 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 (ISC)² CC previous year question–style papers included?
- Every (ISC)² CC mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 100-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free (ISC)² CC mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's (ISC)² CC 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 (ISC)² CC mock test on mobile?
- Yes. (ISC)² CC 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 (ISC)² CC syllabus?
- The (ISC)² CC syllabus maps to its 1 section: (ISC)² CC — Full Exam (100 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 (ISC)² CC?
- Eligibility for (ISC)² CC — 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 (ISC)² CC practice: 10 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the (ISC)² CC exam and how should I prepare?
- Official (ISC)² CC 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 (ISC)² CC mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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