Pecb Iso 22301 Lead Implementer Exam Preparation Guide

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ISO 22301 Lead Implementer
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General
The objective of the “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” exam is to ensure
that the candidate has the necessary competence to support an organization in
establishing, implementing, managing, and maintaining a business continuity
management system (BCMS).
The ISO 22301 Lead Implementer exam is intended for:
• Managers or consultants involved in and concerned with the implementation of the

business continuity management system in an organization
• Expert advisors seeking to master the implementation of a business continuity
management system
• Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity with BCMS requirements in an
organization
• Members of a BCMS implementation team
The exam covers the following competency domains:
• Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a business continuity

management system (BCMS)
• Domain 2: Business continuity management system (BCMS)
• Domain 3: Planning the BCMS implementation
• Domain 4: Implementing a BCMS
• Domain 5: Performance evaluation, monitoring, and measurement of a BCMS
• Domain 6: Continual improvement of a BCMS
• Domain 7: Preparing for a BCMS certification audit
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The content of the exam is divided as follows:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a business

continuity management system (BCMS)
Main objective: Ensure that the candidate understands and is able to interpret ISO
22301 principles and concepts
Competencies Knowledge statements

1. Ability to understand and explain the ISO 1. Knowledge of the main standards in business
operations and the development of continuity management
business continuity management system 2. Knowledge of the different sources of business
standard continuity requirements for an organization
2. Ability to identify, analyze, and evaluate the including laws, regulations, international and
requirements of ISO 22301 industry standards, contracts, market
3. Ability to explain and illustrate the main practices, and internal policies, etc.
concepts of business continuity 3. Knowledge of the main business continuity
management concepts and terminology as described in ISO
4. Ability to identify business continuity risks 22301
and their impacts 4. Knowledge of the concept of risk and its
application in business continuity

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Domain 2: Business continuity management system (BCMS)
Main objective: Ensure that the candidate understands, is able to interpret, and
provide guidance on how to implement and manage a business continuity
management system requirements based on the best practices of ISO 22301

1. Ability to identify, understand, classify, and 1. Knowledge of ISO 22301 requirements
explain the requirements of ISO 22301 2. Knowledge of business impact analysis and
2. Ability to illustrate BCMS requirements and risk assessment
best practices 3. Knowledge of the best practices and
3. Ability to find different solutions to a techniques in business continuity
business continuity issue and identify and 4. Knowledge of establishing, implementing, and
analyze the strengths and weaknesses of implementing business continuity processes
each solution proposed 5. Knowledge of exercise programs
4. Ability to select and demonstrate the best 6. Knowledge of implementing and managing
business continuity solutions in order to actions plans to support BCMS
address business continuity objectives
stated by the organization
5. Ability to analyze, evaluate, and validate
action plans to implement a specific
process

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Domain 3: Planning the BCMS implementation
Main objective: Ensure that the candidate is able to plan the implementation of the
BCMS based on ISO 22301

1. Ability to manage a BCMS implementation 1. Knowledge of the main project management
project by following best practices concepts, terminology, processes, and best
2. Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret the practices as described in ISO 10006
information required to plan the 2. Knowledge of the principal approaches and
implementation of BCMS methodology frameworks used for
3. Ability to analyze and consider the external implementing a BCMS
and internal context of an organization 3. Knowledge of an organization’s internal and
4. Ability to perform a gap analysis and clarify external context
an organization’s business continuity 4. Knowledge of the main interested parties
objectives related to an organization and their
5. Ability to define and justify a BCMS scope characteristics
adapted to the objectives of a specific 5. Knowledge of the techniques used to gather
organization information on an organization and perform a
6. Ability to select and justify the selected gap analysis of the management system
approach and methodology adapted to the 6. Knowledge of the characteristics of a BCMS
needs of the organization scope in terms of organizational and physical
7. Ability to perform the different steps of the boundaries
risk management process 7. Knowledge of the different approaches and
main methodology characteristics to perform a
risk assessment
8. Knowledge of the main activities of the risk
identification, assessment, and evaluation

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Domain 4: Implementing a BCMS
Main objective: Ensure that the candidate is able to implement the processes of a
BCMS required for an ISO 22301 certification

1. Ability to understand and analyze the needs 1. Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of
and provide guidance on the segregation of the key actors during and after BCMS
roles and responsibilities within the implementation
organization 2. Knowledge of the main organizational
2. Ability to define the documented structures applicable for an organization to
information management processes manage business continuity
needed to support the implementation and 3. Knowledge of the best practices on
the operations of a BCMS documented information management
3. Ability to define and design processes and processes and the documented information
properly document them management life cycle
4. Ability to define and write BCMS policies 4. Knowledge of techniques and best practices to
and procedures draft business continuity policies and
5. Ability to implement the required processes procedures
and controls of a BCMS 5. Knowledge of the characteristics and the best
6. Ability to define and implement appropriate practices of implementing business continuity
business continuity training and awareness training and awareness programs and
programs and communication plans communication plans
7. Ability to define and implement an incident 6. Knowledge of the characteristics and the main
management process based on business processes of an incident management process
continuity best practices based on best practices
7. Knowledge of the communication objectives,
activities, and interested parties to enhance
their support

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Domain 5: Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation of a

BCMS
Main objective: Ensure that the candidate is able to evaluate, monitor, and
measure the performance of a BCMS

1. Ability to monitor and evaluate the 1. Knowledge of the techniques and best
effectiveness of a BCMS practices used to monitor the effectiveness
2. Ability to verify to which extent the of a BCMS
identified BCMS requirements have been 2. Knowledge of the main concepts and
met components related to a business continuity
3. Ability to define and implement an internal evaluation
audit program for ISO 22301 3. Knowledge of the characteristics and the
4. Ability to perform regular reviews regarding differences between operational, tactical,
the suitability, adequacy, effectiveness, and and strategic business continuity indicators
efficiency of a BCMS based on the policies and dashboards
and objectives of the organization 4. Knowledge of the techniques and methods to
5. Ability to define and perform a define and document adequate and reliable
management review process indicators
5. Knowledge of the main concepts and
components related to the implementation
and operation of a BCMS internal audit
program
6. Knowledge of the differences between the
concepts of a major nonconformity and
minor nonconformity
7. Knowledge of the guidelines and best
practices to draft a nonconformity report
8. Knowledge of the best practices used to
perform management reviews

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Domain 6: Continual improvement of a BCMS
Main objective: Ensure that the candidate is able to provide guidance on the
continual improvement of an BCMS

1. Ability to understand the principles and 1. Knowledge of the main concepts related to
concepts related to continual improvement continual improvement
2. Ability to counsel an organization on how 2. Knowledge of the characteristics and the
to continually improve the effectiveness difference between the concept of
and the efficiency of a BCMS effectiveness and efficiency
3. Ability to implement continual 3. Knowledge of the main processes, tools, and
improvement processes in an organization techniques used to identify the root causes of
4. Ability to determine the appropriate nonconformities
improvement tools to support the continual 4. Knowledge of the characteristics and the
improvement processes of an organization differences between corrective actions or
5. Ability to identify and analyze the root preventive actions
causes of nonconformities and propose 5. Knowledge of the main processes, tools, and
action plans to treat them techniques used to develop and propose the
best corrective and preventive action plans
6. Knowledge of the maintenance and
improvement of a BCMS

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Domain 7: Preparing for a BCMS certification audit
Main objective: Ensure that the ISO 22301 Lead Implementer candidate is able to
prepare an organization for the certification against ISO 22301

1. Ability to understand the main steps, 1. Knowledge of evidence-based approach in an
processes, and activities related to an ISO audit
22301 certification audit 2. Knowledge of the difference between the stage
2. Ability to understand, explain, and illustrate 1 and stage 2 audit
the audit evidence approach in the context 3. Knowledge of stage 1 audit requirements,
of an ISO 22301 audit steps, and activities
3. Ability to counsel an organization to 4. Knowledge of the documentation review
identify and select a certification body that criteria
meets their expectations 5. Knowledge of stage 2 audit requirements,
4. Ability to judge whether an organization is steps, and activities
ready and prepared for an ISO 22301 6. Knowledge of the audit follow-up requirements,
certification audit steps, and activities
5. Ability to train and prepare the personnel of 7. Knowledge of the surveillance audits and
an organization for an ISO 22301 recertification audit requirements, steps, and
certification audit activities
6. Ability to discuss and challenge the audit 8. Knowledge of the requirements, guidelines, and
findings and conclusions with external best practices for developing action plans
auditors following an ISO 22301 certification audit

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Based on the above-mentioned domains and their relevance, 12 questions

are included in the exam, as summarized in the table below:
Level of understanding
(cognitive/taxonomy) required
Points per Questions that Questions that Number of % of the exam Number of % of points
question measure measure questions per devoted to points per per
comprehension, synthesis and competency each competency competency
application, and evaluation domain competency domain domain
analysis domain
Fundamental
principles and
concepts of a
business continuity
5 X 1 8.33 5 6.67
management
system (BCMS)
Business continuity 5 X
management 2 16.67 10 13.34
system (BCMS) 5 X
5 X
Competency domains
Planning the BCMS

implementation
5 X 3 24.99 20 26.68
10 X
5 X
Implementing a
BCMS
10 X 3 25 20 26.68
5 X
Performance
evaluation,
monitoring, and 5 X 1 8.33 5 6.67
measurement of a
BCMS
Continual
improvement of a 5 X 1 8.33 5 6.67
BCMS
Preparing for a
BCMS certification 10 X 1 8.33 10 6.67
audit
Total points 75
Number of questions per level of
understanding
8 4
% of the exam devoted to each level

of understanding 66.67 33.32
(cognitive/taxonomy)
The exam passing score is 70%.
After successfully passing the exam, candidates will be able to apply for the “PECB
Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” credential depending on their level of
experience.

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Taking the Exam
General Information on the Exam

Candidates are required to arrive/be present at least 30 minutes before the exam starts.
Candidates who arrive late will not be given additional time to compensate for the late
arrival and may not be allowed to sit for the exam.
Candidates are required to bring a valid identity card (a national ID card, driver’s license,
or passport) and show it to the invigilator.
If requested on the day of the exam (paper-based exams), additional time can be
provided to candidates taking the exam in a non-native language, as follows:
 10 additional minutes for Foundation exams

 20 additional minutes for Manager exams
 30 additional minutes for Lead exams
PECB Exam Format and Type

1. Paper-based: Exams are provided on paper, where candidates are not allowed to use
anything but the exam paper and a pen. The use of electronic devices, such as laptops,
tablets, or phones, is not allowed. The exam session is supervised by a PECB approved
Invigilator at the location where the Reseller has organized the training course.
2. Online: Exams are provided electronically via the PECB Exams application. The use of
electronic devices, such as tablets and cell phones, is not allowed. The exam session is
supervised remotely by a PECB Invigilator via the PECB Exams application and an
external/integrated camera.
For more detailed information about the online format, please refer to the PECB Online
Exam Guide.
PECB exams are available in two types:

1. Essay-type question exam
2. Multiple-choice question exam

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This exam comprises essay-type questions. They are used to determine and evaluate
whether a candidate can clearly answer questions related to the defined competency
domains. Additionally, problem-solving techniques and arguments that are supported
with reasoning and evidence will also be evaluated.
The exam is open book and is not intended to measure memorizing or recalling
information. It aims to evaluate candidates’ comprehension, analytical skills, and
applied knowledge. Therefore, candidates are required to provide logical and convincing
answers and explanations in order to demonstrate that they have understood the
content and the main concepts of the competency domains.
Since the exam is “open book,” candidates are authorized to use the following reference
materials:
• A hard copy of ISO 22301 standard

• Training course materials(accessed through PECB Exams app and/or printed)
• Any personal notes made by the candidate during the training course(accessed
through PECB Exams app and/or printed)
• A hard copy dictionary
Any attempts to copy, collude, or otherwise cheat during the exam session will
automatically lead to failure of the exam.
PECB exams are available in English and other languages. For the availability of the
exam in a particular language, please contact examination@pecb.com.
Note: PECB will progressively transition to multiple-choice exams. They will also be open
book and comprise scenario-based questions that will allow PECB to evaluate
candidates’ knowledge, abilities, and skills to use information in new situations (apply),
draw connections among ideas (analyze), and justify a stand or decision (evaluate). All
PECB multiple-choice exams have one question and three alternatives, of which only one
is correct.
For specific information about exam types, languages available, and other details, visit
the List of PECB Exams.

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Receiving the Exam Results
Exam results will be communicated via email. The only possible results are pass and
fail; no specific grade will be included.
 The time span for the communication starts from the exam date and lasts three
to eight weeks for essay type exams and two to four weeks for multiple-choice
paper-based exams
 For online multiple-choice exams, candidates receive their results instantly
Candidates who successfully complete the exam will be able to apply for one of the
credentials of the respective certification scheme.
For candidates who fail the exam, a list of the domains where they have performed
poorly will be added to the email to help them prepare better for a retake.
Candidates that disagree with the results may request for a re-evaluation by writing to
results@pecb.com within 30 working days of receiving the results. Re-evaluation
requests received after 30 days will not be processed. If candidates do not agree with
the results of the reevaluation, they have 30 working days from the date when they
received the reevaluated exam results to file a complaint through the PECB Ticketing
System. Complaints received after 30 days will not be processed.

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Exam Retake Policy
There is no limit on the number of times that a candidate may retake an exam. However,
there are certain limitations in terms of the allowed time frames between exam retakes.
 If a candidate does not pass the exam on the 1st attempt, they must wait 15 days
from the initial date of the exam for the next attempt (1st retake). Retake fees
apply.
Note: Candidates who have completed the training course but failed the exam are
eligible to retake the exam once for free within a 12-month period from the initial
date of the exam.
 If a candidate does not pass the exam on the 2nd attempt, they must wait three
months after the initial date of the exam for the next attempt (2nd retake).
Retake fees apply.
Note: For candidates that fail the exam in the 2nd retake, PECB recommends
them to attend a training course in order to be better prepared for the exam.
 If a candidate does not pass the exam on the 3rd attempt, they must wait six
months after the initial date of the exam for the next attempt (3rd retake).
Retake fees apply.
 After the 4th attempt, the waiting period for further retake exams is 12 months
from the date of the last attempt. Retake fees apply.
To arrange exam retakes (date, time, place, costs), candidates need to contact the
PECB Reseller/Distributor who has initially organized the session.
Reschedule the Exam
For any changes with regard to the exam date, time, location, or other details, please
contact examination@pecb.com.
Closing a Case
If a candidate does not apply for the certificate within three years, their case will be
closed. Candidates whose case has been closed due to the expiration of the
certification period have the right to request to reopen their case. However, PECB will no
longer be responsible for any changes in the conditions, standards, policies, candidate
handbook, or exam preparation guide that were applicable before the case was closed.
A candidate requesting their case to reopen must do so in writing and pay the required
fee.

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Exam Security
A significant component of a successful and respected professional certification

credential is maintaining the security and confidentiality of the exam. PECB relies upon
the ethical behavior of certificate holders and applicants to maintain the security and
confidentiality of PECB exams. Any disclosure of information about the content of PECB
exams indicates violation of PECB’s Code of Ethics. PECB will take action against
individuals who violate PECB Policies and the Code of Ethics. These actions include
permanently barring individuals from pursuing PECB credentials and revoking the
awarded credentials. PECB will also pursue legal action against individuals or
organizations who infringe upon its copyrights, proprietary rights, and intellectual
property.

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Sample Exam Questions
Question 1:
Complete the BIA matrix for the following scenario, provide a business continuity strategy, and suggest
an RTO and RPO.
Possible answer:
Scenarios Impact Probability RTO RPO Strategy

Total damage  Dissatisfaction of Negative 4 hours 1 hour Arrangement of
and loss of customers publicity would the service
the Storage  Financial losses most certainly based on the
Area Network  Negative publicity occur if best practices by
(SAN) customers could a specific IT
not obtain service provider
products due to who could set up
their the SAN quickly
unavailability and restore data
from backups
within the RTO
Question 2:
Provide metrics that allow an organization to measure the effectiveness of the implementation of clause
10.1 Nonconformity and corrective action.
Possible answer:
Clause 10.1 Nonconformity and corrective action.
 Number of nonconformities identified vs. number of nonconformities corrected

 Number of reoccurrences of nonconformities
 Average length of time taken to correct nonconformities (by category)
 Frequency of reoccurring nonconformities

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ISO 22301 Lead Implementer

The ISO 22301 Lead Implementer exam is intended for:

• Managers or consultants involved in and concerned with the implementation of the

The exam covers the following competency domains:

• Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a business continuity

PECB Exam Preparation Guide

The content of the exam is divided as follows:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a business

Competencies Knowledge statements

PECB Exam Preparation Guide

Domain 2: Business continuity management system (BCMS)

Competencies Knowledge statements

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Domain 3: Planning the BCMS implementation

Competencies Knowledge statements

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Domain 4: Implementing a BCMS

Competencies Knowledge statements

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Domain 5: Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation of a

Competencies Knowledge statements

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Domain 6: Continual improvement of a BCMS

Competencies Knowledge statements

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Domain 7: Preparing for a BCMS certification audit

Competencies Knowledge statements

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Based on the above-mentioned domains and their relevance, 12 questions

Planning the BCMS

% of the exam devoted to each level

The exam passing score is 70%.

PECB Exam Preparation Guide

Taking the Exam

General Information on the Exam

 10 additional minutes for Foundation exams

PECB Exam Format and Type

PECB exams are available in two types:

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• A hard copy of ISO 22301 standard

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Receiving the Exam Results

 For online multiple-choice exams, candidates receive their results instantly

PECB Exam Preparation Guide

Exam Retake Policy

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A significant component of a successful and respected professional certification

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Scenarios Impact Probability RTO RPO Strategy

 Number of nonconformities identified vs. number of nonconformities corrected

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PECB Help Center

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