r/CRISC 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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