The following are tips for preparing for and taking the CISSP
Examination. By following these suggestions, you can substantially increase the
likelihood of passing the exam.
Allow at least two months to prepare for the exam
Study a little every
day, rather than cramming on only a few days. For best results, study at least
one hour per day.
Use a variety of study resources. Do not rely on a single
publication. In addition to the many fine all-in-one study guides now available
for the test, there are numerous free government publications on security. Some
of the new study guides are based in large part on material that can be obtained
without charge from the government.
Do practice questions every day. Use
the questions in the study guides. In addition, search the Internet for
publicly available practice questions.
As you study, create an outline of
the most important information. Read your outline in its entirety at least once
each week. During the last two weeks before the exam, read your outline every
day.
Create flash cards of hard to remember facts and other information.
Have two stacks of cards: One with information you are currently trying to
memorize and one with information you have already memorized, but want to keep
fresh in your mind. Go through the new flash cards once a day. Review the
remaining flash cards several times each week.
Read your outline into a tape
recorder and play your tape while driving, walking, or during other down time.
Listening to the recording over and over will really help in memorizing critical
information.
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