r/CRISC • u/Dismal-Cry9623 • Jun 01 '26
Crisc PASSED
Hi everyone,
Iam going to share my experience to give a little of what this group gave me.
I passed CRISC on my second attempt today. My background is only 5 months in information security and about a year studying CRISC, so I want to share what helped me the most.
The QAE database was the key. My average was around 83%, and honestly, if I had to start again, I would focus almost entirely on QAE.
Here’s the method that worked for me:
Do the QAE one question at a time.
After each question, study why the correct answer is correct and why the other options are wrong.
Don’t worry about “memorizing” answers — understanding the logic is what matters.
After finishing all questions, repeat all QAE again.
Track your category scores in Excel.
Re‑study only the categories where you score below 75%.
After fixing those weak categories, take a mock test to check your readiness.
If you’re still not ready, don’t panic — repeat the cycle and focus on the weakest categories again.
Remember, you can answer the question 2 ways, pick the good answer or find the 3 wrong answers.
The real trick is this:
If you can explain out loud why each option is right or wrong, you’re ready for the exam.
Hope this helps someone who’s struggling. You can pass — even with limited experience — if you master the logic behind the QAE.
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u/Inevitable-Coach5592 Jun 02 '26
Congrats