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PECB ISO-IEC-27001-Lead-Auditor Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | PECB |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Exam |
| Exam Number: | ISO-IEC-27001-Lead-Auditor |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Related Certifications: | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice questions, Scenario-based questions |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Exam Price: | $450 USD |
| Available Languages: | Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, English, French |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Recommended Training: | PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Training Course |
| Exam Registration: | PECB Official Exam Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite at authorized exam centers |
| Pre Condition: | Completion of PECB-certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor training course; recommended prior knowledge of information security management systems and audit principles |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://pecb.com/en/exam/iso-iec-27001-lead-auditor |
PECB ISO-IEC-27001-Lead-Auditor Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Information Security Controls (ISO/IEC 27002:2022) | 25% | - Control categories and implementation guidance
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| Auditing Principles and Practices | 30% | - Audit concepts and principles
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| Requirements of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 | 30% | - Leadership and planning
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| Fundamental Concepts of Information Security | 15% | - Information security principles and definitions
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PECB ISO-IEC-27001-Lead-Auditor Exam: Frequently Asked Questions
The PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor exam is the official PECB test registered under exam code ISO-IEC-27001-Lead-Auditor. Passing it earns you the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor certification, a credential at the Professional level. It is also linked to the related certifications: PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation, PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer. PECB exams are valued because they test job-ready skills, so a passing score here carries real weight on a resume.
The PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor exam includes 60 questions to be completed within 120 minutes. Do the pacing math before exam day: with that many items on the clock, you need a steady rhythm and the discipline to flag a hard question and move on instead of stalling. Two or three full timed sessions with the CertkingdomPDF test engine will show you exactly what that pace feels like, so time pressure stops being a factor on the real day.
To pass the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor exam you need 70%, and the official registration fee is $450 USD. A retake is not discounted: a failed attempt means paying the full $450 USD again, so treat your first sitting as the expensive one. A sensible rule is to book your seat only after you are scoring comfortably above the passing mark on the CertkingdomPDF practice tests, not just squeaking past it once.
Completion of PECB-certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor training course; recommended prior knowledge of information security management systems and audit principles
Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.
Registration for the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor exam goes through the official channels below.
As for the delivery format, the exam is taken Online proctored or onsite at authorized exam centers.
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The official PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor syllabus is organized into 4 domains. Key areas include Requirements of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (30%), Information Security Controls (ISO/IEC 27002:2022) (25%), and Auditing Principles and Practices (30%). The complete, up-to-date topic list appears in the exam topics section above; work through it line by line and flag anything you cannot yet explain in your own words.
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Sample Questions:
You are an ISMS audit team leader assigned by your certification body to carry out a follow-up audit of a Data Centre client.
According to ISO 19011:2018, the purpose of a follow-up audit is to verify which one of the following?
- A. The effectiveness of the management system
- B. Implementation of ISMS objectives
- C. Completion and effectiveness of corrective actions
- D. Implementation of risk treatment plans
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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During a third-party certification audit you are presented with a list of issues by an auditee. Which four of the following constitute 'external' issues in the context of a management system to ISO/IEC 27001:2022?
- A. A fall in productivity linked to outdated production equipment
- B. Increased absenteeism as a result of poor management
- C. Poor morale as a result of staff holidays being reduced
- D. Higher labour costs as a result of an aging population
- E. Inability to source raw materials due to government sanctions
- F. A reduction in grants as a result of a change in government policy
- G. Poor levels of staff competence as a result of cuts in training expenditure
- H. A rise in interest rates in response to high inflation
Correct Answer: D,E,F,H 🗳️
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Question
To verify conformity to control 8.15 Logging of ISO/IEC 27001 Annex A, the audit team studied a sample of server logs to determine if they could be edited or deleted. Which audit procedure did the audit team use?
- A. Technical verification
- B. Analysis
- C. Observation
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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Which two of the following statements are true?
- A. During a third-party audit, the auditor evaluates how the organisation ensures that it is made aware of changes to the legal requirements.
- B. As part of a certification body audit, the auditor is responsible for verifying the organisation's legal compliance status.
- C. The organisation is only required to comply with legislation that directly relates to its information security management system.
- D. The organisation is not allowed to outsource the task of reviewing the legislative environment to ensure legal compliance is maintained.
- E. The role of a certification body auditor involves evaluating the organisation's processes to ensure compliance with their legal requirements.
- F. During a certification body audit, the auditor should ensure documented information is retained which identifies the legislation the organisation is required to comply with.
Correct Answer: A,F 🗳️
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During an opening meeting of a Stage 2 audit, the Managing Director of the client organisation invites the audit team to view a new organisation video lasting 45 minutes.
Which two of the following responses should the audit team leader make?
- A. Suggest that the last five minutes of the video could be viewed to provide a flavour of its content
- B. Suggest that the video could be viewed during a refreshment break
- C. Advise the Managing Director that the audit team agrees to his request
- D. State that the audit team leader will stay behind after the opening meeting to view the video on behalf of the team
- E. Invite the Managing Director to the auditors' hotel for a viewing that evening.
- F. Advise the Managing Director that the audit team has to keep to the planned schedule
Correct Answer: B,F 🗳️
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