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Exam mindset

4 articles on Exam mindset.

  1. CISA is a judgement test, not a knowledge test

    Most CISA candidates don't fail because they studied too little. They fail because they studied the wrong way. Here's the examiner's logic, and a four-step way to beat it.

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  2. FIRST, BEST, MOST: the small words that decide your CISA score

    Qualifier words change the right answer completely. A short guide to reading them like an examiner, with the patterns behind each one.

    , 1 min read

  3. The Biggest Myth About the CISA Exam

    CISA is not a hacking exam, an accounting exam or an engineering test. What it really tests, and how that should change the way you study.

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  4. Why good IT people fail CISA (and how to fix it)

    Why experienced IT professionals fail CISA: they answer like engineers, not auditors. The four traps and how to fix each one.

    , 2 min read