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Key Facts: PECB ISO 37001 Transition Exam

70%

Typical PECB passing score

PECB exam conventions

~40 MCQ

Exam questions (1 hour, closed book)

PECB transition exam format

2 domains

Differences + planning/implementation

PECB ISO 37001:2025 Transition page

Feb 2025

ISO 37001:2025 second edition published

ISO / PECB course materials

Amd 1:2024

Climate amendment integrated into 2025

ISO 37001:2016/Amd 1:2024

14 CPD

Course attendance credits

PECB

28 Feb 2027

Common org certificate transition completion date

IAF MD 30:2025

PECB ISO 37001:2025 Transition is a 60-minute closed-book exam (~40 MCQs, 70% pass) for professionals updating an ABMS to the February 2025 second edition. Domain 1 tests clause differences (climate, COI, anti-bribery function, culture, harmonized wording, structure continuity). Domain 2 tests gap analysis, transition planning, and implementation of those changes.

Sample PECB ISO 37001 Transition Practice Questions

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1When was the second edition of ISO 37001 (ISO 37001:2025) published?
A.August 2027
B.February 2024
C.February 2016
D.February 2025
Explanation: ISO 37001:2025, the second edition of the anti-bribery management systems standard, was published in February 2025. It supersedes ISO 37001:2016 and integrates technical revisions including Amendment ISO 37001:2016/Amd 1:2024 on climate considerations.
2According to PECB, which statement best describes structural continuity between ISO 37001:2016 and ISO 37001:2025?
A.The 2025 edition replaces the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle with a risk-only framework.
B.The 2025 edition completely reorders clauses 4–10 into a new management system model.
C.The 2025 edition merges ISO 37001 into ISO 37301 as a single combined standard.
D.The 2025 edition maintains the same structure and core requirements as the 2016 version while introducing technical revisions.
Explanation: PECB states that the second edition maintains the same structure and core requirements as ISO 37001:2016, ensuring continuity for existing ABMS frameworks, while incorporating technical updates such as climate-related subclauses, conflicts of interest, anti-bribery function refinements, and harmonized wording.
3Which prior amendment is explicitly integrated into ISO 37001:2025?
A.ISO 45001:2018/Amd 1:2021
B.ISO 9001:2015/Amd 1:2018
C.ISO 37001:2016/Amd 1:2024
D.ISO 14001:2015/Amd 1:2020
Explanation: ISO 37001:2025 incorporates the technical content of Amendment ISO 37001:2016/Amd 1:2024, which introduced climate change considerations into the anti-bribery management system context requirements. Transitioning organizations should treat Amd 1:2024 content as baseline for 2025 alignment.
4Under ISO 37001:2025 climate-related updates, what must an organization determine regarding climate change in Clause 4.1?
A.Whether climate change is a relevant issue for its organizational context and ABMS
B.That climate change is never relevant to anti-bribery management
C.Annual carbon-offset purchases equal to 10% of revenue
D.Mandatory net-zero targets for every business unit regardless of risk
Explanation: Consistent with the climate amendment and 2025 edition, Clause 4.1 requires organizations to determine whether climate change is a relevant issue for their context. Relevance is determined by the organization—it is not a universal mandate for net-zero targets or offset purchases.
5How does ISO 37001:2025 treat climate-related expectations of interested parties under Clause 4.2?
A.Only shareholders’ climate expectations are in scope; employees and regulators are excluded.
B.Climate expectations apply only if the organization is already ISO 14001 certified.
C.Where relevant, climate-related requirements of interested parties should be considered in understanding needs and expectations.
D.Interested-party climate expectations must be ignored to keep the ABMS focused only on gifts and hospitality.
Explanation: Clause 4.2 requires understanding needs and expectations of interested parties. With climate change integrated, organizations must consider climate-related requirements of relevant interested parties where those requirements affect the ABMS context and bribery risk picture.
6What terminology change is associated with the anti-bribery oversight role in ISO 37001:2025 compared with ISO 37001:2016?
A.‘Anti-bribery compliance function’ is replaced by ‘anti-bribery function’
B.‘Anti-bribery compliance function’ is replaced by ‘external legal counsel only’
C.‘Anti-bribery compliance function’ is replaced by ‘internal audit department only’
D.‘Anti-bribery compliance function’ is eliminated with no replacement role
Explanation: ISO 37001:2025 replaces the 2016 term ‘anti-bribery compliance function’ with ‘anti-bribery function’ and clarifies the role’s responsibilities and operational independence. The function remains a core governance component of the ABMS.
7Which publicly emphasized 2025 theme strengthens ethical behavior beyond written procedures alone?
A.Replacement of policies with informal verbal guidance only
B.Elimination of all third-party relationships
C.Formal introduction and promotion of an anti-bribery culture by leadership
D.Mandatory use of a single global gifts register template issued by ISO
Explanation: ISO 37001:2025 formally emphasizes anti-bribery culture—leadership must develop, promote, and maintain a culture of integrity and ethical behavior that supports the ABMS. Culture complements, rather than replaces, documented controls.
8What is a key reason ISO 37001:2025 harmonizes wording with other ISO management system standards?
A.To make the ABMS easier to integrate with standards such as ISO 37301, ISO 9001, and related governance standards
B.To eliminate the need for documented information in multi-standard organizations
C.To require that every organization certify to ISO 9001 before ISO 37001
D.To convert ISO 37001 into a guidance-only Type B standard
Explanation: Harmonized wording and structure improve consistency across management system standards, enabling smoother integration of an ABMS with related systems (for example compliance management under ISO 37301 or quality under ISO 9001) without forcing a particular multi-standard certification path.
9Which topic receives more explicit treatment in ISO 37001:2025 regarding decision-making integrity?
A.Mandatory public disclosure of every employee salary
B.Prohibition of all personal investments by any employee
C.Requirement that only external auditors approve everyday operational decisions
D.Conflicts of interest identification, declaration, evaluation, and management
Explanation: ISO 37001:2025 strengthens explicit treatment of conflicts of interest, expecting organizations to identify, declare, evaluate, and manage potential and actual conflicts that could enable or conceal bribery.
10What type of management system is ISO 37001 designed to establish?
A.An Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS)
B.A product quality inspection checklist only
C.An exclusive occupational health and safety system
D.A pure financial accounting control framework only
Explanation: ISO 37001 specifies requirements for an Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) that helps organizations prevent, detect, and respond to bribery and comply with anti-bribery laws and voluntary commitments.

About the PECB ISO 37001 Transition Exam

The PECB Certified ISO 37001:2025 Transition credential validates that a professional can explain differences between ISO 37001:2016 and ISO 37001:2025 and can plan and implement updates to an existing Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS). Confirmed change themes include climate change subclauses (integrating ISO 37001:2016/Amd 1:2024), conflicts of interest, the anti-bribery function role and independence, anti-bribery culture emphasis, and harmonized wording with other ISO management system standards—while preserving continuity of structure and core requirements from 2016.

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Assessment

Closed-book multiple-choice; two competency domains focused on 2016 vs 2025 differences and transition implementation

Time Limit

60 minutes

Passing Score

70%

Exam / Certification Fees

Included with training course

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50%

Domain 1: Differences between main clauses of ISO 37001:2025 and ISO 37001:2016

Edition continuity; Amd 1:2024 climate integration; Clauses 4.1/4.2 climate relevance and interested parties; conflicts of interest; anti-bribery function terminology, responsibilities, and independence; anti-bribery culture; leadership/governing body emphasis; harmonized MS wording and related standards (e.g., ISO 37301)

50%

Domain 2: Understanding, planning, and implementation of ISO 37001:2025 changes

Gap analysis methodology; transition roadmap and prioritization; policy/role/training updates; climate-context determination evidence; COI process deployment; risk assessment refresh; internal audit and management review; multi-site and multi-standard integration; CAB/IAF transition readiness

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  • Passing score: 70%
  • Assessment: Closed-book multiple-choice; two competency domains focused on 2016 vs 2025 differences and transition implementation
  • Time limit: 60 minutes
  • Exam / certification fees: Included with training course Official sources

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PECB ISO 37001 Transition: Suggested Study Strategy

1Build a clause-by-clause 2016 vs 2025 delta list focused on climate (4.1/4.2), conflicts of interest, anti-bribery function, culture, and harmonized terminology—not a full rewrite of every clause.
2Practice explaining why structure continuity matters: organizations upgrade targeted processes rather than discarding a working ABMS.
3Drill Domain 2 scenarios: gap analysis → prioritized roadmap → evidence for internal audit and management review → CAB transition readiness.
4Connect climate relevance to bribery risk examples (permits, green subsidies, carbon-market counterparties, green procurement awards).
5Be ready to describe anti-bribery function independence: authority, resources, and access to top management or the governing body.
6Memorize high-level IAF transition milestones (31 Aug 2026 new/recert cut-over; 28 Feb 2027 client transition completion) and verify with your CAB.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PECB ISO 37001:2025 Transition exam format?

The exam is a one-hour closed-book multiple-choice assessment delivered through the PECB Exams platform. It covers two competency domains and typically uses about 40 questions combining stand-alone knowledge items and scenario-based application. A score of 70% is the usual PECB pass threshold.

What changed between ISO 37001:2016 and ISO 37001:2025?

ISO 37001:2025 keeps the same overall structure and core requirements as the 2016 edition but includes technical revisions. Publicly confirmed themes include climate change subclauses (integrating Amendment ISO 37001:2016/Amd 1:2024), stronger treatment of conflicts of interest, clarification of the anti-bribery function (formerly anti-bribery compliance function), greater emphasis on anti-bribery culture and leadership oversight, and harmonized wording with other ISO management system standards.

Who should take the PECB ISO 37001:2025 Transition course and exam?

It is intended for professionals who maintain an ABMS, need to understand 2016 vs 2025 differences, are responsible for transitioning systems to the 2025 edition, or want to update ISO 37001-related credentials—managers, consultants, trainers, and compliance practitioners.

Are there prerequisites for the transition credential?

PECB does not list professional experience requirements for the transition credential. Participants should have a general understanding of anti-bribery concepts and ISO 37001 requirements. Credential application includes signing the PECB Code of Ethics after passing the exam.

What is the certification body transition timeline for ISO 37001:2025?

Under IAF MD 30:2025 timing commonly cited by certification bodies, initial certifications and recertifications should be issued only to ISO 37001:2025 no later than 31 August 2026, and certified organizations should complete transition from ISO 37001:2016 by 28 February 2027. Confirm exact arrangements with your accredited certification body.

What is the retake policy for the PECB transition exam?

Candidates who complete the official training course but fail the exam are eligible for one free retake within 12 months of the initial exam date, subject to PECB examination rules and any mandatory waiting period between attempts.