ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity practice questions
Original questions written from the published exam objectives, never recalled exam content, with an explanation that teaches the concept behind every answer. Why that matters.
- Exam code
- CC
- Cost
- $199 USD
- Questions
- 100
- Duration
- 120 minutes
- Passing score
- 700 (scale 1000)
- Format
- Multiple choice
The CC exam costs $199. Fail it and the retake is another $199. Practicing until you are ready is the cheapest part of this.
Exam domains and official weightings
From the official ISC2 exam outlines. Put your study time where the weight is.
- Security Principles26%
- Business Continuity, DR, and Incident Response10%
- Access Control Concepts22%
- Network Security24%
- Security Operations18%
- Security Principles26%
- Business Continuity, DR, and Incident Response10%
- Access Control Concepts22%
- Network Security24%
- Security Operations18%
Try 5 free sample questions
No account needed. Every question includes our three-tier explanation: the concept, why the answer follows, and why each wrong option is wrong.
Sample question 1 of 5
A hospital system must guarantee that patient records are accurate and have not been altered without authorization. Which element of the CIA triad does this describe?
Sample question 2 of 5
What is the primary purpose of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP)?
Sample question 3 of 5
New employees automatically receive permissions based on their job title, 'Accounts Payable Clerk' grants the AP system access that role needs. Which access control model is this?
Sample question 4 of 5
A user checks that a shopping site's URL begins with https:// before entering a card number. What protection does HTTPS add over HTTP?
Sample question 5 of 5
Which practice best reduces the risk of employees falling for phishing emails?
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An honest study plan
1. Read the official objectives first
Download the official objectives from ISC2 and skim every line. The exam can only test what’s listed there, it’s the contract.
2. Weight your study toward Security Principles and Network Security
Together the top two domains are 50% of the exam. Practice them until your accuracy is consistently above 80%.
3. Drill weak domains, then take a mock exam
Use Domain Drill on your weakest areas, then a full timed mock at real length (100 questions, 120 minutes). Book the real exam when you’re consistently passing mocks, not before.
Official free resources
Study from the source. These are ISC2’s own materials:
Official Certified in Cybersecurity exam page & objectives ↗Where Certified in Cybersecurity fits
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Frequently asked questions
Is the ISC2 CC exam free?
ISC2 has periodically offered the CC exam free through its One Million Certified in Cybersecurity program; standard pricing is $199. Check ISC2's site for current offers. Annual maintenance fees apply after certification.
Is CC easier than Security+?
Yes, CC is deliberately entry-level with no experience requirement, covering concepts at a definitional depth. Security+ goes further into applied scenarios and tooling.
What comes after CC?
Common paths: Security+ for a broader early-career credential, then SSCP or CISSP as experience accumulates (CISSP requires five years of paid work in its domains).
Ready to practice for CC?
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