IGP Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield IGP facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. What is the PRIMARY purpose of obtaining IGP certification in Information Governance Professional? → To demonstrate verified competency and adherence to professional standards
2. How does information governance impact data privacy? → Protects personal and sensitive data
3. Which approach is MOST important for IGP professionals when applying technical procedures? → Adhering to established protocols while adapting to specific conditions
4. In Information Governance Professional practice, what is the FIRST step when a safety hazard is identified in the workplace? → Immediately secure the area and report the hazard
5. What is the purpose of compliance in information governance? → Ensure adherence to laws and policies
6. What is the main goal of records management? → Control creation, maintenance, disposal
7. How does encryption support data privacy? → Protects against unauthorized access
8. Why is data privacy critical in records management? → Protect sensitive information
9. In Information Governance Professional practice, what is the CORRECT sequence when performing a technical procedure? → Plan, prepare, execute, verify, and document
10. What must an organization do to its records retention schedules when a litigation hold is issued? → Suspend the normal retention and disposition schedule for records covered by the hold
11. In Information Governance Professional, what is the PRIMARY purpose of conducting regular safety drills and exercises? → To ensure personnel can respond effectively in emergencies
12. What role does documentation play in compliance? → Evidence of policy adherence
13. How does multi-factor authentication enhance security? → Requires multiple verification methods
14. When a IGP professional identifies a potential regulatory violation, the CORRECT first step is to: → Document the violation and report through proper channels
15. What is a retention schedule? → Defines record retention time
16. What is the role of governance in risk management? → Set policies and oversight
17. What is a common cause of data breaches? → Weak passwords and phishing
18. What role does calibration play in maintaining technical accuracy for Information Governance Professional professionals? → It ensures instruments produce accurate, consistent results over time
19. Which personal protective equipment (PPE) principle applies to ALL IGP certified professionals regardless of their specific role? → PPE must be properly fitted, maintained, and replaced as needed
20. What is the MOST effective way for new IGP professionals to build competency? → Combining formal education, mentored practice, and ongoing professional development
21. Which personal protective equipment (PPE) principle applies to ALL IGP certified professionals regardless of their specific role? → PPE must be properly fitted, maintained, and replaced as needed
22. What role does risk management play in information governance? → Identify and mitigate risks
23. Which risk management approach is MOST effective for IGP professionals when evaluating potential workplace hazards? → Proactive hazard identification and assessment
24. How are controls used in risk management? → Reduce risk likelihood or impact
25. What is the MOST effective way for new IGP professionals to build competency? → Combining formal education, mentored practice, and ongoing professional development
26. What is a compliance audit? → Evaluate adherence to regulations
27. Under FRCP Rule 26(f), parties involved in litigation are required to: → Meet and confer to discuss discovery issues including ESI scope and format
28. Why is regular audit important in records management? → Verify compliance and find risks
29. What is the primary goal of information security? → Protect confidentiality, integrity, availability
30. What distinguishes a Information Governance Professional certified professional from a non-certified practitioner? → Certification validates competency through standardized assessment against benchmarks