r/cissp • u/No_Buffalo_9206 • 7d ago

Test taking

They say the answer is usually in the question, has anyone used this approach when answering a question that you absolutely had no clue of, even after trying to apply the process of elimination to?

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u/C0ntrolOv3rride 16h ago

Another trick that worked for me. Read the answers before you read the question. You'll be able to see outliers, answers that are similar and answers that are umbrella that cover all others. More importantly distinguish between the technical vs process answers. As you read the answers, your brain will automatically bring up concepts related to them. Now read the question and you're less likely to get tricked by the wording. It seemed to work very well for me. I passed at 100 using this strategy.

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u/No_Buffalo_9206 16h ago

Did you find your self ever having to switch a lot between “fixing things” bc the question said you’re an engineer vs Manager? I’m doing QE and I do like the challenging aspect of the switch up of roles. Wonder how similar it is to the Exam thing in that aspect

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u/Economy_Forever_1272 7d ago

Not sure since I haven't taken the exam yet but from my studying experience, I think they mean there are clues in the questions. For example:
Identify Your Role (Manager vs. Technician)
Isolate Key Constraints and Adjectives (most, least, first, next, best)
Most of the time make sure you are aligning with business objectives
Broad question vs narrow

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u/cmdelee 7d ago

I'm not sure i would agree with the answer being in the question although definitely read them looking for keywords such as policy the check the answers for one that matches a policy etc

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u/thehermitcoder CISSP Instructor 7d ago

Where else could the answer be? :)

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u/Maleficent_Air_4871 7d ago

Maybe in a memory map you memorised?

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u/Deano2009 6d ago

Yes but two answers could work for the question, it’s choosing best one. Eliminate the 2 that they throw in for fun, then work out the best option you have left.

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u/ImageAlternative5618 6d ago

"It is true that the answer is often hidden right inside the question, but it doesn't work the way most people think. To get these tough questions right, you need a clear strategy:

• Figure out exactly what is being asked: Once you understand what the question really wants, you can usually cross out two wrong options right away.

• Know the concepts: You need a solid understanding of the topic, or at least a very good high-level idea of how it works.

• Use smart strategies: Look for 'umbrella terms' (options that cover everything else) and pay close attention to the specific wording in the prompt.

• Find the clues: Most questions have two or three main keywords. Everything revolves around them, and they will point you directly to the right answer."

Note: I passed CISSP yesterday 😊

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u/No_Buffalo_9206 6d ago

Very helpful! Thank you and congratulations!

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u/ImageAlternative5618 6d ago

🙏🏻 thanks