Pecb Iso 38500 It Governance Manager Exam Preparation Guide
Pecb Iso 38500 It Governance Manager Exam Preparation Guide
Pecb Iso 38500 It Governance Manager Exam Preparation Guide
The objective of the “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 38500 IT Governance Manager” examination is to
ensure that the candidate has the knowledge and skills to support an organization in
implementing, maintaining and managing an ongoing information security risk management
program according to ISO/IEC 38500:2008.
IT Governance Manager
Persons responsible for information security or conformity within an organization
Member of the information security team
IT consultants
Staff implementing or seeking to comply with ISO/IEC 38500 or involved in an IT
governance manager program
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Main objective: To ensure that the ISO/IEC 38500 IT Governance Manager candidate can
understand, interpret and illustrate the main information technology guidelines and concepts
related to an information technology frameworks based on ISO/IEC 38500
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Main objective: To ensure that the ISO/IEC 38500 IT Governance Manager candidate can
implement the processes of an information technology reference frameworks based on ISO/IEC
38500
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Main objective: To ensure that the ISO/IEC 38500 IT Governance Manager candidate can
perform IT governance in the context of an ISO/IEC 38500
1. Ability to understand and interpret 1. Knowledge of the guidelines and processes from
Information technology governance information technology governance management
Management processes according to guidelines and frameworks based on ISO/IEC
ISO/IEC 38500 38500
2. Ability to know and describe several 2. General knowledge of the main IT governance
recognized IT governance assessment methodologies.
methodologies 3. Knowledge on planning IT governance projects and
3. Ability to identify, review and select an IT activities by ensuring the participation and support
governance Approach appropriate for a of stakeholders throughout the IT governance
specific organization process
4. Ability to plan activities for IT governance 4. Knowledge of the guidelines and best practices to
and integrate IT to information technology integrate IT governance to information technology
governance management framework governance management framework
5. Ability to lead assessment projects and 5. Knowledge of the best practices on how to perform
manage multidisciplinary team validation of the project plan
6. Knowledge on IT governance projects of a more
global and more complex nature and rely on a
multidisciplinary team.
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Based on these 3 domains and their relevance, 5 questions are included in the exam, as
summarized in the following table:
After successfully passing the exam, candidates will be able to apply for the credentials of
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 38500 IT Governance Manager, depending on their level of
experience.
Candidates will be required to arrive at least thirty (30) minutes before the beginning of the
certification exam. Candidates arriving late will not be given additional time to compensate for
the late arrival and may be denied entry to the exam room (if they arrive more than 5 minutes
after the beginning of the exam scheduled time).
All candidates will need to present a valid identity card with a picture such as a driver’s license
or a government ID to the proctor and the exam confirmation letter.
The questions are essay type questions. This type of format was chosen because the intent
is to determine whether an examinee can write a clear coherent answer/argument and to
assess problem solving techniques. Because of this particularity, the exam is set to be “open
book” and does not measure the recall of data or information. The examination evaluates,
instead, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation, which mean that even
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if the answer is in the course material, candidates will have to justify and give explanations, to
show they really understood the concepts. At the end of this document, you will find sample
exam questions and their possible answers.
As the exams are “open book”; candidates are authorized to use the following reference
materials:
The use of electronic devices, such as laptops, cell phones, etc., is not allowed.
All attempt to copy, collude or otherwise cheat during the exam will automatically lead to the
exam’s failure.
PECB exams are available in English. For availability of the exam in a language other than
English, please contact [email protected]
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Results will be communicated by email in a period of 6 to 8 weeks, after taking the exam. The
results will not include the exact grade of the candidate, only a mention of pass or fail.
Candidates who successfully complete the examination will be able to apply for a certified
scheme.
In the case of a failure, the results will be accompanied with the list of domains in which the
candidate had a low grade, to provide guidance for exams’ retake preparation.
Candidates who disagree with the exam results may file a complaint. For more information,
please refer to www.pecb.com
There is no limitation on how many times a candidate can retake the same exam. However,
there are some limitations in terms of allowed time-frame in between exams.
When candidates fail the examination, they are only allowed to retake the examination once
within 12 months after the first attempt. If second examination is unsuccessful, candidates will
be allowed to retake the exam only after 1 year (12 months). Retake fee applies.
Only candidates, who have completed a full PECB training but fail the written exam, are eligible
to retake the exam for free, under one condition:
“A candidate can only retake the exam once and this retake must occur within 12 months from
the initial exam’s date.”
When candidates fail the same examination for the second time, their file is automatically closed
for 1 year.
CLOSING FILES
Candidates who want to request that their file be reopened must do so in writing, and pay the
required fees.
EXAMINATION SECURITY
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PECB examinations. When someone who holds PECB credentials reveals information about
PECB examination content, they violate the PECB Code of Ethics. PECB will take action
against individuals who violate PECB Policies and the Code of Ethics. Actions taken may
include permanently barring individuals from pursuing PECB credentials and revoking
certifications from those who have been awarded the credential. PECB will also pursue legal
action against individuals or organizations who infringe upon its copyrights, proprietary rights,
and intellectual property.
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1. Identification of assets
ISO/IEC 38500:2008 under clause 2.1 Principles states that “The principles express preferred
behavior to guide decision making.”
For each of the principles mentioned below, please describe preferred behavior that guides in
decision making.
Conformance
Possible answers:
The organization’s business strategy takes into account the current and future capabilities of IT
(text from 2.1.2 Principle 2: Strategy)
Possible answers:
The strategic plans for IT satisfy the current and ongoing needs of the organization’s business
strategy.
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