Chapter 1. The CISA Certification

This chapter will help you understand the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) exam. This chapter covers the fundamentals of the CISA exam—including the intent, requirements, knowledge domains covered, types of questions you will encounter, scoring, test results, and more. The chapter explains the difference between the CISA exam and CISA certification. Understanding these fundamentals will help you better appreciate the complexity and scope of knowledge expected. It will also prepare you to navigate the exam.

Exam Intent

It is important that you understand the target audience and how the CISA exam has evolved over time. The CISA exam was established in 1978 by the Information Systems Audit and Control ...

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