For those who passed the CISA, what were your scores in the CISA mock exam?

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80% on the database mock exams

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Low 90s, definitely studied way too much

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70% readiness score from the isaca database questions.

How long did it take everyone to study and pass?

Started at 57, got it up to ~90 in 1 week of studying (the online test bank and answers; I didn't even take the plastic off the book), then got 539 on the exam, basically a C, but C's get licenses.

55%, studied in 3 weeks. Passed at 570.

67% in mock exams. 655 in real exam

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