iso-27001-lead-implementer Verified 2026 Edition

PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer Practice Test

PECB's Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer certification, updated for the 2022 revision of the standard, is for managers who build an information security management system from the ground up. Questions in this practice test cover ISMS requirements, planning and implementing controls, and preparing for a certification audit. It leads toward the PECB Master in ISO/IEC 27001.

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3 hr (180 min)
70% (56 out of 80 questions)
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ISO-27001-LEAD-IMPLEMENTER Exam Topics and Domains

ISO-27001-LEAD-IMPLEMENTER is organized into 7 weighted domains. Expect to work with ISO/IEC 27002, ISO/IEC 27005, Annex A controls, ISO 19011, and more.

1

Fundamental principles and concepts of an information security management system

15%

Information Security Management System Fundamentals

ISMS Concepts and TerminologyInformation Security Threats and Vulnerabilities

Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an information security management system (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001

2

Information security management system requirements

15%

ISO/IEC 27001 Requirements

Context of the OrganizationLeadership and CommitmentSupport and Operation

Interpret the ISO/IEC 27001 requirements for an ISMS from the perspective of an implementer

3

Planning of an ISMS implementation based on ISO/IEC 27001

15%

ISMS Implementation Planning

Implementation StrategyRisk Management PlanningOrganizational Structure

Initiate and plan the implementation of an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001, by utilizing PECB's IMS2 Methodology and other best practices

4

Implementation of an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001

20%

Control Implementation

Selection and Design of ControlsSecurity Operations ManagementDocumentation Management

Support an organization in operating, maintaining, and continually improving an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001

5

Monitoring and measurement of an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001

15%

Performance Evaluation

Monitoring and MeasurementInternal AuditManagement Review

Monitor, measure, analyze and evaluate ISMS performance

6

Continual improvement of an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001

10%

Improvement Processes

Nonconformity ManagementContinual Improvement

Implement continual improvement processes for ISMS

7

Preparation for an ISMS certification audit

10%

Certification Audit Preparation

Pre-audit ActivitiesAudit Process

Prepare an organization to undergo a third-party certification audit

How do I earn this certification?

Passing ISO-27001-LEAD-IMPLEMENTER earns the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer certification. It sits in the Information Security Management track.

Current Level Exams
ISO-IEC-27001-Lead-Auditor - ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
Next Level Options
  • PECB-Master - PECB Master in ISO/IEC 27001
  • ISO-IEC-27001-Senior-Lead - Senior Lead Implementer
Alternative Paths
  • ISO-IEC-27005-Risk-Manager - ISO/IEC 27005 Risk Manager Complementary risk management skills
  • ISO-IEC-27032-Lead-Cybersecurity - ISO/IEC 27032 Lead Cybersecurity Manager Cybersecurity focus
  • ISO-IEC-27017-Lead-Auditor - ISO/IEC 27017 Lead Auditor Cloud security specialization
  • ISO-IEC-27018-Lead-Implementer - ISO/IEC 27018 Lead Implementer Privacy and PII protection
  • ISO-IEC-27701-Lead-Implementer - ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer Privacy Information Management System
  • ISO-22301-Lead-Implementer - ISO 22301 Lead Implementer Business continuity management

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What's changed on this exam?

Current Status
  • ACTIVE
  • Last content update: 2022-10-01
  • Announcement date: 2022-06-01
Updates
  • Cloud Security Controls ISO/IEC 27017:2015 Additional cloud-specific controls now integrated into main curriculum • Release date: 2015-12-15
  • Privacy Information Management ISO/IEC 27701:2019 Privacy controls increasingly referenced in implementation scenarios • Release date: 2019-08-05
  • AI Management Systems ISO/IEC 23053:2022 Future integration expected for AI-related security controls • Release date: 2022-06-01

Who should take this exam?

This exam is typically taken by Managers or consultants involved in ISMS implementation and Project managers seeking to master ISMS implementation.

  • General knowledge of ISMS concepts
  • Understanding of ISO/IEC 27001 standard
  • Basic information security knowledge

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