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Key Facts: ISO 27002 Lead Manager Exam

80 MCQ, 3h

Exam Format

PECB Candidate Handbook

70%

Passing Score

PECB Candidate Handbook

Open-book

Exam Type

PECB Candidate Handbook

93 controls

ISO/IEC 27002:2022 Control Set

ISO/IEC 27002:2022

USD 1000

Exam-Only Fee (Lead)

PECB Candidate Handbook

3 years

Credential Validity

PECB

PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27002 Lead Manager is an open-book, 80-question, 3-hour multiple-choice exam (stand-alone and scenario-based) covering the ISO/IEC 27002:2022 control set and its implementation. Passing score is 70%. It targets managers, consultants, and ISMS team members responsible for selecting, implementing, and managing information security controls. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation with four answer options per question; the official PECB exam uses three answer options per question.

Sample ISO 27002 Lead Manager Practice Questions

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1Which three properties form the core definition of information security as used in the ISO/IEC 27000 family of standards?
A.Availability, integrity, and accountability
B.Integrity, privacy, and availability
C.Confidentiality, authenticity, and resilience
D.Confidentiality, integrity, and availability
Explanation: Information security is defined as the preservation of confidentiality (information is not made available to unauthorized entities), integrity (accuracy and completeness of information), and availability (information is accessible when needed). This CIA triad underpins all ISO/IEC 27000-series guidance, including ISO/IEC 27002.
2What is the relationship between ISO/IEC 27002 and ISO/IEC 27001?
A.ISO/IEC 27002 specifies mandatory requirements that organizations must fulfil to be certified
B.ISO/IEC 27002 is a certification standard against which organizations are audited and certified
C.ISO/IEC 27002 provides guidance on implementing the information security controls that an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001 references
D.ISO/IEC 27002 replaces ISO/IEC 27001 for organizations that do not seek certification
Explanation: ISO/IEC 27001 is the requirements standard for an information security management system (ISMS) and its Annex A lists reference controls. ISO/IEC 27002 provides implementation guidance for those controls and can be used within the context of an ISMS or independently. Organizations certify against ISO/IEC 27001, never against ISO/IEC 27002.
3In the 2022 edition of ISO/IEC 27002, how are the information security controls organized?
A.Into three categories: preventive, detective, and corrective
B.Into fourteen security domains aligned with the previous edition of the standard
C.Into four themes: organizational, people, physical, and technological
D.Into five functions: identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover
Explanation: ISO/IEC 27002:2022 restructured its controls into four themes: organizational controls, people controls, physical controls, and technological controls. The preventive/detective/corrective view and functional views exist only as attributes for filtering, not as the primary structure.
4How many controls does ISO/IEC 27002:2022 contain, and how are they distributed across the four themes?
A.114 controls: 35 organizational, 14 people, 18 physical, and 47 technological
B.93 controls: 37 technological, 8 people, 14 physical, and 34 organizational
C.114 controls: 37 organizational, 8 people, 14 physical, and 55 technological
D.93 controls: 37 organizational, 8 people, 14 physical, and 34 technological
Explanation: ISO/IEC 27002:2022 contains 93 controls distributed as 37 organizational, 8 people, 14 physical, and 34 technological controls. The earlier 2013 edition had 114 controls in 14 domains, so recognizing the 2022 numbers is important.
5How does the concept of cybersecurity differ from information security in the ISO/IEC 27000 family of standards?
A.Cybersecurity protects only technology, while information security protects only printed documents
B.Cybersecurity applies only to internet-facing systems, while information security applies only to internal systems
C.Cybersecurity and information security are legally defined synonyms used interchangeably in all ISO standards
D.Cybersecurity is the protection of cyberspace to preserve the security properties of an organization's digital assets, while information security protects information in all its forms
Explanation: Information security protects information in any form, including digital, paper, verbal, and intellectual knowledge. Cybersecurity focuses on protecting cyberspace itself, meaning the connected environment of people, software, services, and devices, so that the security properties of organizational assets in that environment are preserved. Cybersecurity is therefore narrower in object but overlapping in purpose.
6In the context of information security standards, what does privacy primarily concern?
A.The physical restriction of access to server rooms and data centres
B.The encryption of all organizational data at rest and in transit
C.The protection of personally identifiable information and the rights of the individuals to whom it relates
D.The confidentiality of an organization's trade secrets and intellectual property
Explanation: Privacy concerns the protection of personally identifiable information (PII) and ensuring it is processed in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and the expectations of the individuals concerned. It overlaps with information security but is centred on individuals' rights rather than on organizational assets generally.
7Each control in ISO/IEC 27002:2022 is presented with a stated 'control purpose'. What is the role of this element?
A.It is a mandatory sentence that must be copied verbatim into the organization's policies
B.It defines the penalty applied when the control is not implemented
C.It explains why the control should be implemented, i.e., the objective the control is intended to achieve
D.It specifies the exact technology product the organization must purchase
Explanation: In ISO/IEC 27002:2022 every control is described with a control title, a control statement, a purpose, guidance, and attributes. The purpose explains the objective the control is intended to achieve, helping implementers understand why the control matters before deciding how to apply it in their context.
8An implementer wants to find all ISO/IEC 27002:2022 controls relevant to 'governance of information security' and 'human resource security' without reading every control. Which 2022-edition feature supports this filtering?
A.The alphabetical index of controls at the end of the standard
B.The annex that maps every control to a specific commercial tool
C.The mandatory control maturity ratings assigned to each control
D.Control attributes such as control type, information security properties, cybersecurity concepts, operational capabilities, and security domains
Explanation: ISO/IEC 27002:2022 assigns each control attributes including control type (preventive, detective, corrective), information security properties (confidentiality, integrity, availability), cybersecurity concepts aligned with the NIST CSF functions, operational capabilities, and security domains. Organizations can filter, sort, and build their own views of the control set using these attributes.
9Using the control type attribute in ISO/IEC 27002:2022, how would a control that detects and reports the occurrence of an information security incident be classified?
A.Preventive
B.Corrective
C.Directive
D.Detective
Explanation: The control type attribute classifies controls by when and how they act relative to an incident. Preventive controls stop incidents from occurring, detective controls detect and report incidents as or after they occur, and corrective controls remediate the consequences. Logging and monitoring are typical detective controls.
10Which statement best describes how information security can be achieved and maintained in an organization?
A.By deploying the strongest available technical controls, regardless of cost
B.By purchasing certified security products for every identified threat
C.By applying a suitable set of controls, including policies, processes, procedures, organizational structures, and technical functions, determined through risk assessment
D.By outsourcing all security decisions to an external managed security provider
Explanation: Information security is achieved by implementing a suitable set of controls chosen on the basis of the organization's own risk assessment and risk treatment decisions. Controls include policies, processes, procedures, organizational structures, and software and hardware functions, and they should be established, implemented, monitored, reviewed, and improved as needed.

About the ISO 27002 Lead Manager Exam

The PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27002 Lead Manager certification validates the competence to implement, monitor, and continually improve information security controls based on ISO/IEC 27002:2022. It covers the fundamental principles of information security, cybersecurity, and privacy; ISMS-based initiation of controls implementation; the organizational, people, physical, and technological control themes; and performance measurement, testing, and monitoring of controls.

Questions

80 scored questions

Time Limit

3 hours

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

USD 1000 exam-only (Lead level); included when taken with PECB partner training (PECB (Professional Evaluation and Certification Board))

ISO 27002 Lead Manager Exam Content Outline

~15%

Fundamental Principles and Concepts of Information Security, Cybersecurity, and Privacy

Core definitions (confidentiality, integrity, availability), assets, threats, vulnerabilities and risk, distinction between information security, cybersecurity, and privacy, ISO/IEC 27001 vs 27002, Annex A alignment, control purposes and attributes, and the four-theme, 93-control structure of the 2022 edition

~20%

ISMS and Initiation of ISO/IEC 27002 Controls Implementation

ISMS definition and PDCA cycle, scope and context determination, interested parties and their requirements, risk assessment and treatment options, Statement of Applicability, information security policies, roles and responsibilities, competence, communication, documented information, and structured implementation planning

~25%

Organizational and People Controls Based on ISO/IEC 27002

Inventory and acceptable use of assets, information classification, labelling and transfer, access control and identity management, supplier relationships and cloud services, incident management planning through evidence collection, business continuity and ICT readiness, legal compliance, privacy, independent review, plus the eight people controls: screening, employment terms, awareness, discipline, termination, NDAs, remote working, and event reporting

~25%

Physical and Technological Controls Based on ISO/IEC 27002

Physical perimeters, entry controls, secure areas, clear desk/screen, equipment siting, supporting utilities, cabling, secure disposal and storage media, plus technological controls: endpoint devices, privileged access rights, secure authentication, malware protection, vulnerability and configuration management, information deletion, data masking, DLP, backup, redundancy, logging, clock synchronization, and privileged utilities

~15%

Performance Measurement, Testing, and Monitoring of ISO/IEC 27002 Information Security Controls

Monitoring activities and anomaly detection, measurement programmes and metrics selection, compliance with policies and documented operating procedures, security testing (vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, development testing), test data and environment separation, protection of systems during audit testing, testing frequency, and continual improvement

How to Pass the ISO 27002 Lead Manager Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70%
  • Exam length: 80 questions
  • Time limit: 3 hours
  • Exam fee: USD 1000 exam-only (Lead level); included when taken with PECB partner training

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

ISO 27002 Lead Manager Study Tips from Top Performers

1Tab and highlight your hard copy of ISO/IEC 27002:2022 before exam day — open-book speed matters more than memorization
2Learn the four themes cold: 37 organizational, 8 people, 14 physical, and 34 technological controls, and what each theme covers
3For every control, know its purpose statement first; PECB questions often test why a control exists rather than exact wording
4Master the risk treatment flow: risk assessment, treatment options, comparison against Annex A, and the Statement of Applicability
5Distinguish incident stages clearly: event reporting, assessment and decision, response, learning, and evidence collection
6Practise scenario-based questions: the official exam includes scenarios followed by several related questions, so read carefully before answering

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PECB ISO/IEC 27002 Lead Manager exam format?

The exam contains 80 multiple-choice questions (stand-alone and scenario-based, with scenarios followed by related questions) to be completed in 3 hours. It is open-book: candidates may use a hard copy of the ISO/IEC 27002 standard, training course materials, personal notes, and a printed dictionary. The exam is taken online via the PECB Exams app or paper-based at authorised venues, and the passing score is 70%.

Is this practice question bank the same format as the official PECB exam?

No. This is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official-format simulation. The official PECB multiple-choice exam presents three answer options per question (one correct, two incorrect); this bank uses four options per question to broaden distractor coverage. It tests the same underlying knowledge from the five PECB competency domains but is not a substitute for PECB's sample questions or the official assessment.

Which ISO/IEC 27002 edition does the exam cover, and how many controls are there?

The exam is aligned to ISO/IEC 27002:2022, which contains 93 controls organized into four themes: 37 organizational, 8 people, 14 physical, and 34 technological controls. Each control has a purpose, guidance, and attributes (control type, information security properties, cybersecurity concepts, operational capabilities, and security domains) used for filtering and building organizational views.

What should I focus on when preparing for the five competency domains?

Domains 3 and 4 (organizational/people controls and physical/technological controls) carry the largest weight, so master the control purposes and implementation guidance there. Then solidify Domain 2 (ISMS initiation: risk assessment, Statement of Applicability, policies) and Domain 5 (measurement, testing, monitoring). Because the exam is open-book, practise navigating the standard quickly rather than memorizing it.

How much does the exam cost and what is the retake policy?

The exam-only price at Lead level is USD 1000; candidates who attend a PECB partner training course have the exam, certification application, and first year of the annual maintenance fee included, plus one free retake within 12 months of receiving the coupon code. There is no limit on retakes, but candidates must wait 15 days after a failed first attempt.

What credential do I get after passing, and how long is it valid?

After passing the exam you can apply for the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27002 Lead Manager credential, subject to education, professional experience, and project experience requirements validated by PECB. The certification is valid for three years and is maintained through continual professional development (CPD) hours and payment of the annual maintenance fee.