Taking the CISA next week any tips?

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Just study the question database. You'll be fine. The test is a joke.

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Drill the MC. Wouldn’t say the test is a joke but it should be full of questions you’re familiar with and have seen before.

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Don’t

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The question bank - over and over... there are only so many ways they can ask the same questions.

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Make sure you're hitting 70-80% on the practice test on the isaca website. Ill say the test is definitely more tricky than people give it credit for.

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Agree with the above...those DBQs help tremendously...and blast YouTube videos about the domains for review when commuting

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Everyone I've worked with it has passed after 3 months with the question bank.

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