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CISA^® & CISM^® EXAM ITEM WRITERS

Have you ever wanted a way to contribute to the profession? Wondered where the CISA & CISM exam questions come from? Had an idea for a great CISA or CISM exam question? Wanted a way to earn CPE credit? Now is your chance. Become an Exam Item writer for ISACA. OVERVIEW

The growth and success of the CISA and CISM certification programs over the past several years can be attributed to many different factors. One important factor being the quality of the exam questions (items) developed to test current standards, principles and practices. To achieve a constant flow of new items ISACA elicits the support of CISAs, CISMs and industry practitioners around the world to develop new items. By becoming a CISA or CISM item writer you assist in molding your profession and holding future CISAs and CISMs to a high level of achievement and competency.

BENEFITS of BEING a CISA or CISM EXAM ITEM WRITER
As a CISA or CISM Exam Item writer you will receive

The satisfaction of helping to shape the profession.

Monetary rewards, CISA & CISM Exam Item writers receive US$50 (US $100 in topic areas especially needed) for each item accepted by the Test Enhancement Committees (TECs).

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) rewards, CISA & CISM Exam Item writers receive 1 CPE credit hour for each item accepted by the TECs.

WHAT IS REQUIRED TO BECOME AN ITEM WRITER?

Complete the Item Writer Application.

Submit the Non-disclosure Agreement, which must be received by the Exam Development Coordinator at CISA or CISM before submission of items.

Review the Item Development Guide - The purpose of the CISA or CISM Item Development Guide is to provide assistance to new and existing item writers in their efforts to increase the quality and quantity of new exam items. The Guides thoroughly explains the structure of CISA or CISM exam questions and the process to follow when creating quality items. It will assist item writers in becoming more skilled in writing and critiquing items. Obtain more detailed information from ISACA International at CISA Items or CISM Items

Start developing items for submission

Direct CISA or CISM Item Writer questions to CISA or CISM as appropriate.