ISACA Certifications Ⅰ---- CISA
Post Time: March 08th,2010
Since 1978, the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) program, sponsored by
ISACA, has been the globally accepted standard of achievement among information systems (IS) audit, control and security professionals.
The CISA promotes and evaluates technical skills and practices such as the building blocks of success in the field. Possessing the CISA designation demonstrates proficiency and is the basis for measurement in the profession. Since it was released, CISA has become a preferred certification program by individuals and organizations all around the world.
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CISA exam includes 200 multiple-choice items. Candidate scores are reported as a scaled score. A scaled score is a conversion of a candidate's raw score on an exam to a common scale. ISACA uses and reports scores on a common scale from 200 to 800. To pass the exam, a candidate must receive a score of 450 or higher. A score of 450 represents a minimum consistent standard of knowledge as established by the CISA Certification Committee. If candidate receives a passing score, they may then apply for certification if all other requirements are met. The CISA exam contains some questions which are included for research and analysis purposes only. These questions are not separately identified and not used to calculate the final score.
It will takes about eight weeks after the test date when the official exam results be mailed to candidates. Additionally, with the candidate's consent on the registration form, an e-mail message including the candidate's pass or fail status and score will be sent to the candidate. This e-mail notification will only be sent to the address listed in the candidate's profile at the time of the initial release of the results. To ensure the confidentiality of scores, exam results will not be reported by telephone or fax. To prevent e-mail notification from being sent to spam folders, candidates should add exam@isaca.org to their address book, white list or safe-senders list.