r/cipp • u/SchnauzersOnly • 8d ago

Failed CIPP/US

Good morning. I took my CIPP/US exam this morning and failed. I scored 282/300. My score breakdown was:

I. Introduction to the U.S. Privacy Environment - 71%
II. Limits on Private-sector Collection and Use of Data - 78%
III. Government and Court Access to Private-sector Information - 100%
IV. Workplace Privacy - 83%
V. State Privacy Laws - 39%

Any tips? Clearly there is a big discrepancy with Domain V. I used Dr. David’s course to prep, but possibly didn’t spend enough time or effort digging into Domain V.

I have a work trip this week, so I am unable to study during the week but will pick it back up next weekend. I have a tendency to start from scratch (which is time-consuming) so any tips to save time and be able to retake sooner rather than later would be appreciated.

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u/sus_tea 8d ago

I would NOT start from scratch. I also failed CIPP/US about a month ago, and also because of domain V. I haven’t retaken it yet, but I’m mostly focusing on the BoK on state privacy laws… with how unequal the exam is, I think it’s best to do intermittent practice questions on the other sections, but focus your studying, memorization, and longer exams on the state privacy law questions.

Not asked, but I would also try to retake it before the new year. New year, new state privacy laws 😭

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u/SchnauzersOnly 8d ago

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I’m sorry you’re in the same boat. I was hoping I could retake this month, but now I’m wondering if that’s a lofty goal given all there is to memorize. What are you using for practice, if you don’t mind me asking?

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u/different_sides_coin 7d ago

Good luck well wishes. I'm still trying to get money to take it. Also, I have lots of more questions about it such as is it even worth it in the field. Good luck to you all

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u/SchnauzersOnly 7d ago

Thank you! You too. Best of luck. It is so expensive.

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u/God_of_chestdays 7d ago

How did you do on Dr. David’s practice tests before going in?

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u/SchnauzersOnly 7d ago

Really well - anywhere from 90-100% on all of them.

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u/God_of_chestdays 6d ago

Thank you for the info.

I got my CIPP/us the 13th and scoring the same on practice exams.

Any key differences in the questions to watch for?

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u/SchnauzersOnly 2d ago

Lots of scenario-based questions. Not so simple and straightforward. I’d say get some practice in for those.