CISM Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the CISM Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the CISM exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 4 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the CISM Vocabulary Game
Governance and strategy
Assessment and treatment
Security program
Incident readiness
Sources for these terms (2)
- ISACA Interactive Glossary (English) · Source checked 2026-11-05
- ISACA Interactive Glossary · Source checked 2026-11-05
About the CISM Exam
The CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) is ISACA's management-focused certification for information security professionals. It validates security governance, information security risk management, program development and management, and incident management decision-making.
Exam sponsor: ISACA. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
150 questions
Time Limit
4 hours
Passing Score
450/800
Reported exam pass rate: Not published by ISACA. ISACA does not publish official CISM pass-rate statistics. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CISM vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the CISM vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 CISM terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the CISM terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the ISACA content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the CISM exam format?
The CISM exam has 150 multiple-choice questions and a 4-hour time limit. ISACA reports scores on a 200-800 scaled scale, and candidates must receive 450 or higher to pass. The exam is delivered through PSI test centers or remote proctoring.
What are the current CISM domain weights?
The CISM Exam Content Outline in effect since 3 November 2026 has four domains: Information Security Governance at 18%, Information Security Risk Management at 20%, Information Security Program at 33%, and Incident Management at 29%. The update adds Enterprise Architecture to Domain 1 and Information Security Architecture to Domain 3.