The CRISC exam is thorough and comprises of 150 multiple-choice questions. The scoring is done on a scale of 200-800, and an individual must get 450 or a higher score to be considered a pass on the exam.

CRISC certification exams can now be taken via online remote proctored or at an in-person testing center.

The total duration of the exam is 4 hours (240 minutes).

Individuals have 4 attempts within a rolling 12 months period to pass the exam. Those that do not pass on their first attempt are allowed to retake the exam a total of 3 more times within 12 months from the date of the first attempt. To illustrate:
After taking and not passing the exam (attempt 1):
- Retake 1 (attempt 2): Customers must wait 30 days from the date of the first attempt - Retake 2 (attempt 3): Customers must wait 90 days after the date of the second attempt - Retake 3 (attempt 4): Customers must wait 90 days after the date of the third attempt

CRISC Certification is valid for 3 years from the date certified.

Eligibility
In order to be eligible for this certification, the candidate must meet the necessary experience requirements as determined by ISACA. A minimum of at least 3 years of cumulative work experience performing the tasks of a CRISC professional across at least three 3 CRISC domains is required for certification.
Pre-requisites
There are no formal prerequisites for this certification.