EXIN Information Security Foundation based on ISO/IEC 27001 (ISFS) Practice Test
Prepare for the EXIN Information Security Foundation based on ISO/IEC 27001 exam with free practice tests designed around the real 60-minute, 40-question format. Each test includes 20 questions with a proportional timer of about 30 minutes to help you build speed across information security basics, threats and risks, security controls, and legislation and standards.
Mixed Set — EXIN Information Security Foundation based on ISO/IEC 27001 (ISFS) Practice Tests
These mixed practice tests distribute questions across all four ISFS domains from the current EXIN preparation guide. The sets are designed to reflect the real foundation-level exam by balancing terminology, risk awareness, controls, and legal or standards knowledge.
Domain Wise — EXIN Information Security Foundation based on ISO/IEC 27001 (ISFS) Mock Tests
Use these domain-wise mock tests to focus on one ISFS topic area at a time. Each set contains 20 questions from a single domain so you can improve weaker areas before returning to mixed practice.
About the EXIN ISFS Certification Exam
Everything you should know about the ISFS exam, including who it is for, how the real exam works, and what knowledge it validates.
What Is EXIN Information Security Foundation based on ISO/IEC 27001?
The EXIN Information Security Foundation based on ISO/IEC 27001 certification validates a basic understanding of information security concepts and their relationship to ISO/IEC 27001-based information security management. EXIN positions it as a strong starting point for people who handle information in organizations and for new information security professionals. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
This certification is a good fit for employees who process information, small business owners who need a foundation in information security, and early-career professionals moving into security, compliance, governance, or risk-related roles. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Exam Format (2026)
Testing method: Foundation-level EXIN exam. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Questions: 40 multiple-choice questions. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Duration: 60 minutes. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Question types: Multiple-choice. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Passing score: 65%, which is 26 correct answers out of 40. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Open book: No. Electronic equipment is not allowed. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Eligibility Requirements
Prerequisites: There are no formal prerequisites listed for the certification. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Best candidate profile: People who process information in an organization and professionals starting in information security. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
Certification requirement: You earn the certification by successfully completing the EXIN ISFS exam. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
Level: Foundation. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
Credits: EXIN lists the certification at 2 ECTS credits. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
EXIN ISFS Domain Weights — Practice Mapping
EXIN publicly identifies four core syllabus domains for ISFS. The public certification page and preparation guide do not present a visible fixed percentage table on the surfaced results, so this page uses an even practice mapping across the four official topic areas for balanced preparation. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
| Domain | Topic | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Domain 1 | Information and security | 25% |
| Domain 2 | Threats and risks | 25% |
| Domain 3 | Security controls | 25% |
| Domain 4 | Legislation, regulations, and standards | 25% |
How Our Practice Tests Are Designed
Aligned to the official scope — Our mixed sets cover the four official ISFS syllabus areas surfaced by EXIN and the preparation guide: information and security, threats and risks, security controls, and legislation or standards. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
Timer matched to the real exam — The real exam gives you 60 minutes for 40 questions, which works out to 1.5 minutes per question. That is why each 20-question practice set is timed at about 30 minutes. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
Foundation-level realism — The question style emphasizes core definitions, risk awareness, controls, and compliance basics rather than advanced auditor or implementer scenarios, matching the foundation level of the real certification. This is an inference from EXIN’s description of the exam scope and audience. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
Targeted weak-area practice — The domain-wise tests let you focus on one topic area at a time before returning to mixed sets for a full-readiness check.
EXIN ISFS Exam Preparation Tips
Study Strategy
Master the basics first: Make sure you can clearly explain confidentiality, integrity, availability, threats, vulnerabilities, risks, and common control types.
Study from the official topic areas: Build your plan around the four EXIN syllabus domains so your revision stays aligned to the actual exam scope. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
Link ISO/IEC 27001 to practice: The exam is foundation level, so focus on understanding how standards, policies, risks, and controls fit together in real organizations.
Test-Taking Strategy
Keep a steady pace: At 1.5 minutes per question, do not spend too long on any one item. Timed practice helps build the right exam rhythm. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
Eliminate obvious distractors: Many foundation questions can be solved by ruling out answers that conflict with basic security principles or terminology.
Remember it is closed book: You need working recall of the core concepts because EXIN states the exam is not open book and electronic aids are not allowed. :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}
Frequently Asked Questions
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Start with a mixed set to measure your readiness, then use domain-wise tests to strengthen specific information security fundamentals before exam day.
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