PECB ISO-IEC-27001 Lead Implementer Practice Exams
Last updated on Oct 21,2026- Exam Code: ISO-IEC-27001 Lead Implementer
- Exam Name: PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer exam
- Certification Provider: PECB
- Latest update: Oct 21,2026
An organization has decided to conduct information security awareness and training sessions on a monthly basis for all employees. Only 45% of employees who attended these sessions were able to pass the exam.
What does the percentage represent?
- A . Measurement objective
- B . Attribute
- C . Performance indicator
C
Explanation:
According to the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard, a performance indicator is “a metric that provides information about the effectiveness or efficiency of an activity, process, system or organization” (section 3.35). A performance indicator should be measurable, relevant, achievable, realistic and time-bound (SMART). In this case, the percentage of employees who passed the exam is a performance indicator that measures the effectiveness of the information security awareness and training sessions. It shows how well the sessions achieved their intended learning outcomes and how well the employees understood the information security concepts and practices.
Reference: ISO/IEC 27001:2022, Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection ― Information security management systems ― Requirements1
ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer Info Kit
Key performance indicators for an ISO 27001 ISMS2
Scenario 4: TradeB. a commercial bank that has just entered the market, accepts deposits from its clients and offers basic financial services and loans for investments. TradeB has decided to implement an information security management system (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001 Having no experience of a management [^system implementation, TradeB’s top management contracted two experts to direct and manage the ISMS implementation project.
First, the project team analyzed the 93 controls of ISO/IEC 27001 Annex A and listed only the security controls deemed applicable to the company and their objectives Based on this analysis, they drafted the Statement of Applicability. Afterward, they conducted a risk assessment, during which they identified assets, such as hardware, software, and networks, as well as threats and vulnerabilities, assessed potential consequences and likelihood, and determined the level of risks based on three nonnumerical categories (low, medium, and high). They evaluated the risks based on the risk evaluation criteria and decided to treat only the high risk category They also decided to focus primarily on the unauthorized use of administrator rights and system interruptions due to several hardware failures by establishing a new version of the access control policy, implementing controls to manage and control user access, and implementing a control for ICT readiness for business continuity
Lastly, they drafted a risk assessment report, in which they wrote that if after the implementation of these security controls the level of risk is below the acceptable level, the risks will be accepted
Based on scenario 4, what type of assets were identified during risk assessment?
- A . Supporting assets
- B . Primary assets
- C . Business assets
A
Explanation:
According to ISO/IEC 27005:2021, there are three types of assets in information security risk management: primary assets, supporting assets, and business assets. Primary assets are the information and business processes that support the organization’s objectives and operations. Supporting assets are the resources that enable the primary assets to function, such as hardware, software, networks, people, facilities, etc. Business assets are the outcomes or benefits that the organization expects from the primary assets, such as reputation, market share, customer satisfaction, etc. (Must be taken from ISO/IEC 27001 : 2022 Lead Implementer resources)
In scenario 4, the assets that were identified during risk assessment are hardware, software, and networks, which are examples of supporting assets. These assets are necessary for the information and business processes of TradeB to operate, but they are not the main focus of the risk assessment. The risk assessment should also consider the primary assets and the business assets, as well as the threats and vulnerabilities that affect them, and the potential impacts and likelihood of information security incidents.
Reference: ISO/IEC 27001 : 2022 Lead Implementer Study guide and documents, specifically:
ISO/IEC 27001:2022, clause 6.1.2 Information security risk assessment
ISO/IEC 27005:2021, clause 5.2 Asset identification and valuation
PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer Course, Module 6: Risk Management
Scenario 2: Beauty is a cosmetics company that has recently switched to an e-commerce model, leaving the traditional retail. The top management has decided to build their own custom platform in-house and outsource the payment process to an external provider operating online payments systems that support online money transfers.
Due to this transformation of the business model, a number of security controls were implemented based on the identified threats and vulnerabilities associated to critical assets. To protect customers’ information. Beauty’s employees had to sign a confidentiality agreement. In addition, the company reviewed all user access rights so that only authorized personnel can have access to sensitive files and drafted a new segregation of duties chart.
However, the transition was difficult for the IT team, who had to deal with a security incident not long after transitioning to the e commerce model. After investigating the incident, the team concluded that due to the out-of-date anti-malware software, an attacker gamed access to their files and exposed customers’ information, including their names and home addresses.
The IT team decided to stop using the old anti-malware software and install a new one which would automatically remove malicious code in case of similar incidents. The new software was installed in every workstation within the company. After installing the new software, the team updated it with the latest malware definitions and enabled the automatic update feature to keep it up to date at all times. Additionally, they established an authentication process that requires a user identification and password when accessing sensitive information.
In addition, Beauty conducted a number of information security awareness sessions for the IT team and other employees that have access to confidential information in order to raise awareness on the importance of system and network security.
Based on scenario 2, Beauty should have implemented (1)_____________________________ to detect (2)_________________________.
- A . (1) An access control software, (2) patches
- B . (1) Network intrusions, (2) technical vulnerabilities
- C . (1) An intrusion detection system, (2) intrusions on networks
C
Explanation:
An intrusion detection system (IDS) is a device or software application that monitors network activities, looking for malicious behaviors or policy violations, and reports their findings to a management station. An IDS can help an organization to detect intrusions on networks, which are unauthorized attempts to access, manipulate, or harm network resources or data. In the scenario, Beauty should have implemented an IDS to detect intrusions on networks, such as the one that exposed customers’ information due to the out-of-date anti-malware software. An IDS could have alerted the IT team about the suspicious network activity and helped them to respond faster and more effectively. Therefore, the correct answer is C.
Reference: ISO/IEC 27001:2013, Information technology ― Security techniques ― Information security management systems ― Requirements, clause 3.14; ISO/IEC 27039:2015, Information technology ― Security techniques ― Selection, deployment and operations of intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS), clause 4.1.
Which of the following controls is an example of a physical security control?
- A . Use of antivirus software.
- B . Firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
- C . Security awareness training.
- D . Locked rooms for server equipment.
Why is the power/interest matrix used for?
- A . Define the information security and physical boundaries
- B . identify business requirements
- C . Determine and manage interested parties
Scenario 5: Operaze is a small software development company that develops applications for various companies around the world. Recently, the company conducted a risk assessment to assess the information security risks that could arise from operating in a digital landscape. Using different testing methods, including penetration Resting and code review, the company identified some issues in its ICT systems, including improper user permissions, misconfigured security settings, and insecure network configurations. To resolve these issues and enhance information security, Operaze decided to implement an information security management system (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001.
Considering that Operaze is a small company, the entire IT team was involved in the ISMS implementation project. Initially, the company analyzed the business requirements and the internal and external environment, identified its key processes and activities, and identified and analyzed the interested parties In addition, the top management of Operaze decided to Include most of the company’s departments within the ISMS scope. The defined scope included the organizational and physical boundaries. The IT team drafted an information security policy and communicated it to all relevant interested parties In addition, other specific policies were developed to elaborate on security issues and the roles and responsibilities were assigned to all interested parties.
Following that, the HR manager claimed that the paperwork created by ISMS does not justify its value and the implementation of the ISMS should be canceled However, the top management determined that this claim was invalid and organized an awareness session to explain the benefits of the ISMS to all interested parties.
Operaze decided to migrate Its physical servers to their virtual servers on third-party infrastructure. The new cloud computing solution brought additional changes to the company Operaze’s top management, on the other hand, aimed to not only implement an effective ISMS but also ensure the
smooth running of the ISMS operations. In this situation, Operaze’s top management concluded that the services of external experts were required to implement their information security strategies. The IT team, on the other hand, decided to initiate a change in the ISMS scope and implemented the required modifications to the processes of the company.
Based on scenario 5. which committee should Operaze create to ensure the smooth running of the ISMS?
- A . Information security committee
- B . Management committee
- C . Operational committee
A
Explanation:
According to ISO/IEC 27001:2022, clause 5.1, the top management of an organization is responsible for ensuring the leadership and commitment for the ISMS. However, the top management may delegate some of its responsibilities to an information security committee, which is a group of people who oversee the ISMS and provide guidance and support for its implementation and operation. The information security committee may include representatives from different departments, functions, or levels of the organization, as well as external experts or consultants.
The information security committee may have various roles and responsibilities, such as:
Establishing the information security policy and objectives
Approving the risk assessment and risk treatment methodology and criteria
Reviewing and approving the risk assessment and risk treatment results and plans
Monitoring and evaluating the performance and effectiveness of the ISMS
Reviewing and approving the internal and external audit plans and reports
Initiating and approving corrective and preventive actions
Communicating and promoting the ISMS to all interested parties
Ensuring the alignment of the ISMS with the strategic direction and objectives of the organization
Ensuring the availability of resources and competencies for the ISMS Ensuring the continual improvement of the ISMS
Therefore, in scenario 5, Operaze should create an information security committee to ensure the smooth running of the ISMS, as this committee would provide the necessary leadership, guidance, and support for the ISMS implementation and operation.
Reference: ISO/IEC 27001:2022, clause 5.1; PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer Course, Module 4, slide 9.
How can Invalid Electric’s ensure that Us employees are prepared for the audit?
- A . By conducting practice Interviews with the employees
- B . By allowing the employees to observe the technologies used
- C . By showing the employees the internal audit reports so they can anticipate the questions asked by the auditor
What should an organization demonstrate through documentation?
- A . That the complexity of processes and their interactions is documented
- B . That the distribution of paper copies is regularly complete
- C . That Its security controls are implemented based on risk scenarios
Following a repotted event, an Information security event ticket has been completed and its priority has been assigned. Then, the event has been evaluated to determine.
If it is an information security incident, which phase of the incident management has been completed?
- A . initial assessment and decision
- B . Detection and reporting
- C . Evaluation and confirmation
Scenario 4: TradeB. a commercial bank that has just entered the market, accepts deposits from its clients and offers basic financial services and loans for investments. TradeB has decided to implement an information security management system (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001 Having no experience of a management [^system implementation, TradeB’s top management contracted two experts to direct and manage the ISMS implementation project.
First, the project team analyzed the 93 controls of ISO/IEC 27001 Annex A and listed only the security controls deemed applicable to the company and their objectives Based on this analysis, they drafted the Statement of Applicability. Afterward, they conducted a risk assessment, during which they identified assets, such as hardware, software, and networks, as well as threats and vulnerabilities,
assessed potential consequences and likelihood, and determined the level of risks based on three nonnumerical categories (low, medium, and high). They evaluated the risks based on the risk evaluation criteria and decided to treat only the high risk category They also decided to focus primarily on the unauthorized use of administrator rights and system interruptions due to several hardware failures by establishing a new version of the access control policy, implementing controls to manage and control user access, and implementing a control for ICT readiness for business continuity
Lastly, they drafted a risk assessment report, in which they wrote that if after the implementation of these security controls the level of risk is below the acceptable level, the risks will be accepted
Which of the actions presented in scenario 4 is NOT compliant with the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001?
- A . Trade B selected only ISO/IEC 27001 controls deemed applicable to the company
- B . The Statement of Applicability was drafted before conducting the risk assessment
- C . The external experts selected security controls and drafted the Statement of Applicability
B
Explanation:
According to ISO/IEC 27001:2022, clause 6.1.3, the Statement of Applicability (SoA) is a document that identifies the controls that are applicable to the organization’s ISMS and explains why they are selected or not. The SoA is based on the results of the risk assessment and risk treatment, which are the previous steps in the risk management process. Therefore, the SoA should be drafted after conducting the risk assessment, not before. Drafting the SoA before the risk assessment may lead to inappropriate or incomplete selection of controls, as the organization may not have a clear understanding of its information security risks and their impact.
Reference: ISO/IEC 27001:2022, clause 6.1.3; PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer Course, Module 5, slide 18.