Exam Format

• Exam Code: ISO-27031-LI
  
• Certification Level: Lead Implementer
  
• Exam Duration: 60 minutes
  
• Passing Score: 70% required to pass, 35 correct answers out of 50 questions
  
• Unscored Content: The exam does not publicly state the inclusion of unscored questions. Candidates should treat all questions as scored unless otherwise instructed during the exam.

Exam Details

• Question Types: Multiple choice questions
  
• Number of Questions: 50 multiple-choice questions
  
• Hands-On Questions: The exam does not include hands-on lab tasks. It focuses on ISO/IEC 27031 concepts, ICT readiness for business continuity, business continuity planning, disaster recovery, risk assessment, business impact analysis, emergency response, testing, auditing, and plan maintenance.

Exam Policies

• Offline Proctoring: Not applicable, as the exam is delivered online through ProctorU in a proctored mode.
  
• Online Proctoring: The exam can be taken online through ProctorU using a webcam and a reliable internet connection.
  
• Waiting Period: The exam voucher includes two attempts. If the candidate does not pass within the two attempts, a new voucher code must be purchased.
  
• Retake Fee: A new exam voucher must be purchased if both included attempts are used unsuccessfully.

Certification Validity and Renewal

• Validity: 4 years
  
• Renewal Options: Candidates should maintain updated knowledge of ISO/IEC 27031, ICT readiness, business continuity, disaster recovery, risk assessment, testing, auditing, and continuity improvement practices.

Exam Fee

• Base Fee: $190 USD for the exam voucher
  
• Taxes: Country-specific VAT or GST may apply. Example: In India, 18% tax applies, making the total $224.20 USD ($190 + $34.20 tax)

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for taking the ISO/IEC 27031:2011 Lead Implementer exam. However, it is recommended to have:

• Basic knowledge of business continuity concepts
  
• Understanding of disaster recovery planning
  
• Familiarity with ICT infrastructure and IT operations
  
• Awareness of risk assessment and business impact analysis
  
• Knowledge of information security and continuity planning
  
• Experience in IT management, risk management, network management, software engineering, or business continuity roles

Exam Topics

• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Overview: Business continuity, disaster recovery, planning costs, failure impact, disaster types, risk assessment, business impact analysis, and mitigation strategy development
  
• Legal and Regulatory Obligations Regarding Data: Regulatory environment, data protection obligations, information security management, and impact analysis
  
• Project Initiation: Project success factors, project plan components, project organization, planning, tracking, and project closeout
  
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery: Integrating BC/DR requirements, improving recovery strategies, risk mitigation strategies, and BC/DR testing
  
• Risk Assessment: Risk management basics, people, process, technology, infrastructure risks, IT-specific risk management, threat assessment, and vulnerability assessment
  
• Business Impact Analysis: Business functions, impact criticality, data gathering, impact determination, BIA data points, and preparation of BIA reports
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery in Healthcare: Healthcare IT, regulatory requirements, operational needs, interoperability, technical needs, and healthcare BC/DR best practices
  
• Emergency Response and Recovery: Emergency management, response plans, emergency response teams, crisis management teams, disaster recovery, and business continuity response
  
• Training, Testing, and Auditing: Training needs assessment, emergency response training, disaster recovery plan testing, monitoring, measurement, and IT systems and security audits
• BC/DR Plan Maintenance: Plan change management, plan audits, maintenance activities, review cycles, updates, and project closeout

Intended Audience

The ISO/IEC 27031:2011 Lead Implementer certification is ideal for professionals involved in ICT readiness, disaster recovery, business continuity, risk assessment, and IT resilience, including roles such as:

• Information and Communication Technology Managers
  
• Information Technology Managers
  
• Personnel involved with risk assessment and risk analysis
  
• Software Engineers
  
• Network Engineers and Managers
  
• Business Continuity Professionals
• Disaster Recovery Coordinators
  
• IT Service Continuity Professionals
  
• Information Security Professionals
  
• Consultants supporting ICT continuity implementation

Career Impact

Jobs You Can Get:

• ICT Continuity Manager, Business Continuity Manager, Disaster Recovery Coordinator, IT Risk Manager, IT Resilience Consultant, Information Security Consultant, Network Manager, IT Operations Manager, Continuity Planning Specialist, and Compliance Consultant.

 Average Salary:

• Varies by country, experience, and industry. Professionals with ISO/IEC 27031 knowledge are valued in IT services, telecom, healthcare, finance, government, cloud services, managed services, consulting, and organizations that depend on resilient ICT systems.

Why It’s Valuable:

• ISO/IEC 27031 helps organizations improve ICT readiness for business continuity, reduce disaster impact, plan recovery strategies, test continuity arrangements, and strengthen technology resilience during disruptive events.

Exam Mode

The exam is proctored and can be taken:

• Online through ProctorU using a webcam and stable internet connection
  
• Anytime and anywhere, subject to exam scheduling availability and proctoring requirements

Exam Booking Link

• Book your ISO/IEC 27031:2011 Lead Implementer Exam via GAQM / ProctorU — Click here (https://gaqm.org/certifications/iso_certifications/iso2703li)

Once you pass the exam

• Receive the ISO/IEC 27031:2011 Lead Implementer certificate from GAQM
  
• The premium package includes an E-certificate and digital badge for successful candidates
  
• Log in to your GAQM account
  
• Navigate to your certification or candidate profile section
  
• Download or access your certificate and digital badge

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