ISACA offers four globally recognized IT governance and security certifications: CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control), and CGEIT (Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT). Each exam tests deep knowledge of auditing, risk management, security governance, and enterprise IT control frameworks. Our free ISACA practice test PDF lets you study offline, revisit challenging questions, and build exam-day confidence at your own pace.
Whether you are targeting the CISA's 150-question audit process exam, the CISM's security governance domains, the CRISC's risk assessment methodology, or CGEIT's enterprise IT governance scope, this printable PDF covers the core concepts across all four certifications.
CISA is ISACA's most widely held certification, focusing on IS audit, control, and assurance. The exam spans five domains: Information System Auditing Process (audit standards, risk-based audit planning, evidence types, control testing, and audit reporting); Governance and Management of IT (COBIT 2019, ISO/IEC 38500, IT strategy alignment, organizational structures, and HR management of IT); Information Systems Acquisition, Development and Implementation (business case development, SDLC phases, change management, testing types including unit, integration, regression, and UAT); Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience (IT operations, incident management, BCP/DRP concepts, RTO vs. RPO, BIA, and backup strategies); and Protection of Information Assets (access controls, network security, cryptography, data classification, and incident response).
CISM targets information security management rather than technical auditing. Its four domains cover Information Security Governance, Information Risk Management, Information Security Program Development and Management, and Information Security Incident Management. CISM holders are typically security managers and consultants responsible for enterprise-wide security strategy.
CRISC focuses on IT risk identification, assessment, response, and monitoring. The four domains test IT Risk Identification (risk scenarios, threat modeling, risk appetite), IT Risk Assessment (qualitative vs. quantitative methodologies, risk registers), Risk Response and Mitigation (control selection, residual risk, cost-benefit analysis), and Risk and Control Monitoring and Reporting.
Across all ISACA exams, candidates should understand COBIT 2019 governance vs. management domain separation, control types (preventive, detective, corrective), audit evidence standards, IS audit independence requirements, and risk assessment frameworks. Strong familiarity with the difference between inherent risk, control risk, and residual risk is essential for all four certifications.
In addition to this printable PDF, you can take our full ISACA practice test online with instant scoring, detailed answer explanations, and domain-by-domain performance tracking. Online practice helps you simulate the real exam environment and identify weak areas before test day.