Certified Cybersecurity Operations Analyst

Here you have the best Isaca CCOA practice exam questions

You have 108 total questions across 22 pages (5 per page)
These questions were last updated on February 5, 2026
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Question 1 of 108

A penetration tester has been hired and given access to all code, diagrams, and documentation. Which type of testing is being conducted?

A.

Full knowledge

B.

Partial knowledge

C.

No knowledge

D.

Unlimited scope

Suggested Answer: A

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Question 2 of 108

Which of the following is the MOST effective approach for tracking vulnerabilities in an organization’s systems and applications?

A.

Wait for external security researchers to report vulnerabilities.

B.

Track only those vulnerabilities that have been publicly disclosed.

C.

Implement regular vulnerability scanning and assessments.

D.

Rely on employees to report any vulnerabilities they encounter.

Suggested Answer: C

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Question 3 of 108

A nation-state that is employed to cause financial damage on an organization is BEST categorized as:

A.

a threat actor.

B.

an attack vector.

C.

a risk.

D.

a vulnerability.

Suggested Answer: A

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Question 4 of 108

The PRIMARY function of open source intelligence (OSINT) is:

A.

encoding stolen data prior to exfiltration to subvert data loss prevention (DLP) controls.

B.

initiating active probes for open ports with the aim of retrieving service version information.

C.

leveraging publicly available sources to gather information on an enterprise or on individuals.

D.

delivering remote access malware packaged as an executable file via social engineering tactics.

Suggested Answer: C

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Question 5 of 108

Which of the following has been defined when a disaster recovery plan (DRP) requires daily backups?

A.

Maximum tolerable downtime (MTD)

B.

Recovery time objective (RTO)

C.

Recovery point objective (RPO)

D.

Mean time to failure (MTTF)

Suggested Answer: C

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About the Isaca CCOA Certification Exam

About the Exam

The Isaca CCOA (Certified Cybersecurity Operations Analyst) validates your knowledge and skills. Passing demonstrates proficiency and can boost your career prospects in the field.

How to Prepare

Work through all 108 practice questions across 22 pages. Focus on understanding the reasoning behind each answer rather than memorizing responses to be ready for any variation on the real exam.

Why Practice Exams?

Practice exams help you familiarize yourself with the question format, manage your time, and reduce anxiety on the test day. Our CCOA questions are regularly updated to reflect the latest exam objectives.