The exam itself
This will be one of the most difficult exams you have ever taken. The following list provides an overview of the exam, and Table 1 explains the retake policy.
Number of questions. 250
Type of question. Multiple choice
Number of answer choices. 4 potential answers
Number of correct answers per question. 1 correct answer
Number of questions being graded. 225
Points per question. Weighted, based on difficulty
Allotted time. 6 hours
Questions provided by. Computer-based exam
Table 1. CISSP exam retake policy
Exam attempt | # of days before a candidate can retake the exam |
|---|---|
Second | 30 days |
Third | 90 days |
Fourth | 180 days |
There are several versions of the exam so that no two adjacent candidates will have the same questions. The exam consists of 250 multiple-choice ...
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