ISO 27001 Lead Auditor FAQs
1. What is the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Exam?
The “ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor” certification is for people who want to show they can audit information security management systems and lead audit teams. To get certified, you need skills in planning and conducting audits, following the certification process, using audit techniques, and managing audit teams and programs.
2. What is the target audience for the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Exam?
This certification is for:
- Auditors who want to lead information security management system audits.
- Managers or consultants who want to master the audit process for information security management systems.
- Individuals responsible for making sure their organization follows the ISMS requirements.
- Technical experts getting ready for an ISMS audit.
- Advisors who are experts in information security management.
3. Is there any prerequisite for the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Exam?
- A basic grasp of ISO/IEC 27001 and a thorough understanding of audit principles are essential.
- Candidates must also have professional experience of two years with one year of work experience in Information Security Management and a total of 200 hours of Audit activities.
4. What you will learn in the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Exam??
Upon completion of this certification, candidates will be able to:
- Explain the basic concepts and principles of an information security management system (ISMS) following ISO/IEC 27001.
- Interpret the ISO/IEC 27001 requirements for an ISMS as an auditor.
- Assess ISMS compliance with ISO/IEC 27001 requirements using fundamental audit concepts and principles.
- Plan, execute, and conclude an ISO/IEC 27001 compliance audit, adhering to ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other auditing best practices.
- Oversee an ISO/IEC 27001 audit program.
5. How many questions will be there in the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor exam?
The ISO 27001 Lead Auditor exam consists of a total of 80 questions.
6. What is the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor exam format?
The exam is available in multiple-choice. This assesses candidates’ understanding of both simple and complex concepts. It includes stand-alone questions and scenario-based questions. Stand-alone questions are independent, while scenario-based questions are context-dependent, requiring candidates to read a scenario and answer five related questions. Answers involve applying concepts from the training course, analyzing problems, and evaluating alternatives. Each multiple-choice question presents three options: one correct response (keyed response) and two incorrect responses (distractors).
The exam is open-book, allowing candidates to use reference materials such as a hard copy of the ISO/IEC 27001 standard, training course materials, personal notes from the course, and a hard copy dictionary.
7. What is the passing score for the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor exam?
To pass the exam, you need a score of at least 70%.
8. What are the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor exam taking requirement?
- Candidates need to be present at least 30 minutes before the exam.
- Latecomers won’t receive extra time and may not be allowed to take the exam.
- A valid ID (national ID, driver’s license, or passport) must be presented.
- Additional time may be given for non-native language speakers on request.
9. How many exam formats does PECB offer?
PECB offers two exam formats:
- Paper-based: Candidates use only the exam paper and a pen; no electronic devices are allowed.
- Online: Exams are electronically provided via the PECB Exams application, supervised remotely.
10. What is the cost of the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor exam?
You can take the exam without attending the training course, and the fees are as follows:
- Lead Exam: $1000
- Manager Exam: $700
- Foundation Exam: $500
- Transition Exam: $500
The certification application fee is $500.
11. What are the major topic areas for the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor exam?
The major topics include:
- Fundamental principles and concepts of an information security management system (ISMS)
- Information security management system (ISMS)
- Fundamental audit concepts and principles
- Preparing an ISO/IEC 27001 audit
- Conducting an ISO/IEC 27001 audit
- Closing an ISO/IEC 27001 audit
- Managing an ISO/IEC 27001 audit program
12. How will I receive the Exam Results?
The communication of exam results is done through email. The timeframe for receiving results is within three to eight weeks for essay-type exams and two to four weeks for multiple-choice paper-based exams, starting from the exam date. Online multiple-choice exam results are instantly provided. Successful candidates can apply for one of the credentials in the respective certification scheme. For those who don’t pass, the email includes a list of domains where improvement is needed to guide preparation for a retake.
13. What is the PECB Exam Retake Policy?
Candidates can retake the exam without a set limit, but there are time constraints. After the first attempt, a 15-day waiting period is required before the next attempt (1st retake). If a candidate fails the first attempt after completing a training course with a partner, they can retake the exam for free within 12 months (the training course fee covers the first attempt and one retake). Otherwise, retake fees apply. PECB recommends attending a training course for better preparation after a failed retake.
14. How to apply for certification Renewal?
PECB certifications are valid for three years. Certified professionals must meet requirements related to the designated credential, including fulfilling the required number of continual professional development (CPD) hours and paying an annual maintenance fee of $120 to maintain their certification.
15. Is there any training course for the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Exam?
The ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor training helps you gain the expertise needed to conduct an audit of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) using well-known audit principles, procedures, and techniques.
During this course, you’ll learn how to plan and conduct internal and external audits following the ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process. Practical exercises will help you master audit techniques, allowing you to effectively manage an audit program, audit team, communicate with customers, and handle conflicts.
Once you’ve acquired the necessary skills, you can take the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor” credential. This certification demonstrates your capabilities to audit organizations according to best practices.
Educational Approach:
- The training combines theory and best practices in ISMS audits.
- Lecture sessions include examples from case studies.
- Practical exercises involve role-playing and discussions based on a case study.
- Practice tests resemble the Certification Exam.
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