Taking the CISA cert this weekend. I've always been a horrible test taker since high school. Any tips? I'm not doing the best as I go through the database questions 🙁

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Go with your gut more than your rational. Same boat and took this test 3 times.

Breathe

How did it go?

Did not pass. I had a voucher from my previous company, but my current employer does not pay for the exam unless you pass it, and don't want to shell out $600, so not sure when I will take it again. It was a brutal exam.. and so long.

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