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Passing the test

CarlosCISSP — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 17:19:37 GMT

Hello all, hope everyone is having a great day.

I have taken the test twice so far and have failed twice, I have had to take all 150 questions each time, did better the second time than the first, but still no cigar.

I am looking for ways to get a study group near me going, I am in Charlotte NC, I can be reached through email (twcceohv@gmail.com) I am scheduled to take the test in November and would like for the third time to be the charm, any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Passing the test

nkeaton — Sat, 02 Aug 2025 19:26:54 GMT

I didn’t tag you since had CISSP in the id. I went to 150 as well which means are on the fence either way. What helped me most was Luke’s How to Think Like a Manager as helped frame the mindset needed to answer the questions correctly, from a manager’s perspective. I wish you the best on your next attempt. If you went 150 on both, you were really close on both attempts.

Re: Passing the test

CarlosCISSP — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 14:16:26 GMT

Thank you for the sanity check and advice! I will follow up on that book.

Re: Passing the test

Steve-Wilme — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:20:02 GMT

It's worth keeping in mind that questions are often looking for the best answer and only answers may be to some degree correct. Or alternatively you might be looking for the least worst answer. Other answers aren't obvious and stem from the code of ethics rather than any technical considerations.

Re: Passing the test

vadeboje — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:52:49 GMT

I am available for prep November exam

aadeboje1@gmail.com MST

Re: Passing the test

CarlosCISSP — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:56:15 GMT

Thank you Steve-Wilme I did keep that in mind and re-read questions as much as possible to eliminate wrong answers.

Re: Passing the test

Onam — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 03:10:38 GMT

Hello, it’s great to see the effort you’re putting into this certification. I’d be glad to support you—perhaps we can schedule a meeting where I can share some guidance and advice to help you prepare for the CISSP certification.

Please send me an email with the word CISSP2025 in the subject so I can easily identify it.

rubio.onam@gmail.com

Re: Passing the test

rashid — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 22:19:47 GMT

Hello

I am Rashid from Ireland
I m preparing to take second attempt.
If time zones favors, I will like to study together.

Thanks

Re: Passing the test

nkeaton — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 11:38:10 GMT

@rashidWhat helped me the most was Luke Ahmed’s How to Think Like a Manager. It really helps frame the mindset needed to answer the questions correctly. We have a tendency to answer from the technical perspective which is often not the correct answer for this viewpoint. I first learned about it from ISC2. I know that he also has tough practice questions as well, but I didn’t use his. I used Wentz Wu’s. From working with others, I think that people have equal success with Wentz’s, Luke’s, Thor’s, or Boson. Best wishes.

Re: Passing the test

techgirl — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 21:20:28 GMT

I don't do well on tests even though I know the material. I freak myself out. I'm taking the test for the first time this Friday. What do you feel is the hardest part for taking the test?

Re: Passing the test

CarlosCISSP — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:02:30 GMT

The hardest part is staying focused and calm, remember to read through
every question like your a forensics investigator.

Re: Passing the test

RobertCousins — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:19:44 GMT

@techgirl wrote:
I don't do well on tests even though I know the material. I freak myself out. I'm taking the test for the first time this Friday. What do you feel is the hardest part for taking the test?

The best advice I can give anyone taking the CISSP exam is that you need to pay special attention to key words like best, most, and least in questions.

While there are technical components to it, overall this isn't a technical exam where everything has a clear right or wrong answer. The questions are often higher level and require consideration and making a decision based on context of the situation presented. This is a skill that is desperately needed in most tech-focused IT orgs I have seen.

Take the time to read the questions very carefully and use your knowledge of the materials plus your real-world experience to arrive at the answer.