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CISA- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is CISA?

Certified Information System Auditor. It is an IT Audit certification that is recognized worldwide and recognized by ALL organizations for auditing computerized system be it financial, operational etc.

2. What is ISACA?

Information System Auditor and Control Association. That is the name of the organization that conducts CISA.

3. What is the minimum entry requirement?

No Minimum Requirement for the Exam. No need for credit at any level and in any subject.

4. What is the exam pattern?

It is a ONE stage exam. Do it once, if you pass, that is all.

5. How many times is the exam conducted per annum?

There is no fixed date or time for the exam. The exam is written whenever you are ready.

6. How can I register for the exam?

Create account via https://www.isaca.org/create-account, make payment and after they confirm your payment, you can then schedule your exam. Payment confirmation usually takes about a week.

7. What is the exam type?

Online remote proctored or at in-person testing centre

8. What is the question type?

The exam consists of 150 multiple-choice questions and you are expected to pick the best answer for each question.

9. How much is the exam fee?

ISACA member $575, Non-ISACA member $760.

10. What is the order of payment?

a. So look for the training fee now, pay your training fee first, because you will be attending the training for 3 months before the exam is due.
b. Secondly, pay your membership fee of $185 so that you can start reaping the fruits of being a member.
c. Thirdly, pay your exam fee of $575.

11. What is the duration of exam?

4 hours’ time limit.

12. How is the CISA Exam scored?

The candidate’s raw score is converted onto a scale of 200-800, with 450 being the passing score. Each question on the exam is weighted evenly. Questions must be answered correctly to receive credit, and there are no score deductions for incorrect

13. What is the exam pass mark?

You are expected to have a minimum score of 450 out of 800.

14. When do I get my result?

You will be notified immediately after the exam but you will get the breakdown of your result later.

15. When do I become a member?

You become a member when you pay your membership
fee to ISACA.

16. When do I become a CISA?

You become a CISA when you have passed the exam and fulfilled the necessary conditions.

17. How much is the training fee and when is the commencement date?

– October 11th 2025 for 10 Weekends (Saturdays 12noon – 5pm & Sundays 2pm – 5pm)
– N160,000 for Early bird till 25th of September and Normal fee of N175,000 after 25th of September, 2025.
OR
– Minimum of N100,000, balance within 30 days.
– Payment before attendance is permitted.
– No training materials until full payment is made.

18. What is the account details for paying the training fee?

Acct name: A.J. Silicon
Zenith Bank: 1011669864
and After making payment, kindly send the evidence of payment, your name, email address,
WhatsApp number to ajsiliconconsult@yahoo.com

OR
WhatsApp message to 09130232184

19. What are the benefits of being an ISACA member?

a. Certificate of membership is issued and you become member of an international IT Professional body.
b. It can be added to your CV.
c. When added to your CV, it becomes more robust.
d. It allows you access to pool of resources (k-net) which will be useful to you at work.
e. Provides platform for legitimate employment abroad.
f. You can be employed abroad while you are still in Nigeria
g. When you attend their conference, seminar and buy books from their book store it is at a discount rate.
h. You can relate with other members.
i. It is already taken into consideration in the payment of your exam fee.
j. You will be enjoying the benefit others who are not members cannot enjoy.

20. When are training classes conducted?

Every 3 months

21. How is the training organized?

a. Timing: Saturdays 12noon – 5:00pm & Sundays 2pm – 5pm.
b. Duration: 10 weekends.
c. Venue: Virtual class via Zoom Application.

22. What is the qualification of our course instructors?

All of our instructors are fully certified CISAs and have over ten years of practical experience in Information Systems auditing.