Table of Contents

Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................... 2

Section 1: About the Certified in Emerging Technology (CET) Certification program ................................................ 3
a. About the Certified in Emerging Technology (CET) Certification program ........................................................ 3
Section 2: Cloud Computing Fundamentals Certificate exam................................................................................... 3
a. About the Cloud Computing Fundamentals Certificate exam........................................................................... 3
Section 3: Blockchain Fundamentals Certificate exam ............................................................................................. 4
a. About the Blockchain Fundamentals Certificate exam..................................................................................... 4
Section 4: Internet of Things (IoT) Fundamentals Certificate exam .......................................................................... 5
a. About the Internet of Things (IoT) Fundamentals Certificate exam .................................................................. 5
Section 5: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fundamentals Certificate exam ....................................................................... 6
a. About the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fundamentals Certificate exam ............................................................... 6
Section 6: Before the exam .................................................................................................................................... 7
a. Ensure you have the proper technology.......................................................................................................... 7
b. Purchase the exam ......................................................................................................................................... 8
c. Schedule the exam ......................................................................................................................................... 9
d. Reschedule the exam ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Section 7: During the exam................................................................................................................................... 10
a. Exam requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 10
b. Exam rules ................................................................................................................................................... 10
c. Taking the exam ........................................................................................................................................... 11
d. Online exam environment ............................................................................................................................ 11
e. Issues during the exam ................................................................................................................................. 12
Section 8: After the exam ..................................................................................................................................... 12
a. Exam results................................................................................................................................................. 12
b. Viewing your score and accessing your certificate ........................................................................................ 12
c. Claiming & sharing your digital badge ........................................................................................................... 13
d. Retaking the exam ....................................................................................................................................... 13
e. Applying to become Certified in Emerging Technology (CET) ......................................................................... 13
Section 9: Help ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
a. Technical support ......................................................................................................................................... 13
b. ISACA customer service ................................................................................................................................ 13

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Section 1: About the Certified in Emerging Technology (CET)
Certification program
a. About the Certified in Emerging Technology (CET) Certification program
ISACA’s Certified in Emerging Technology (CET) Certification program is comprised of four separate certificate
programs including: 1. Cloud Computing Fundamentals, 2. Blockchain Fundamentals, 3. Internet of Things (IoT)
Fundamentals, and 4. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fundamentals. To earn the certification requires passing each of
the four exams (in any order) and then submitting a completed application form and processing fee. Once certified
as a CET, certification-holders are required to maintain the certification on an annual basis by earning and
reporting CPE hours and paying an annual maintenance fee. More information regarding the recertification
requirement can be found in the CET CPE Policy.

Section 2: Cloud Computing Fundamentals Certificate exam

a. About the Cloud Computing Fundamentals Certificate exam
Cloud Computing Fundamentals

Description By successfully passing this exam, candidates demonstrate their knowledge of basic
cloud computing principles and concepts including cloud governance and cloud
service support and the ability to use open-source cloud technologies.

Pre-requisites None

Domain (%) Cloud Computing Concepts (42%)

Cloud Governance (23%)
Cloud Service Support (35%)

Number of Points 60 (50 multiple choice questions worth one point each, and 5 performance-based
questions worth two points each)

Exam Length 2 hours (120 minutes)

Passing Score 65%

Exam Languages English

Exam Price $120 Member; $144 Non-Member

Test Modality Remote Proctor

Please note that purchases are non-refundable and non-transferable. It’s important that exam candidates first
confirm access to the required technology to launch the exam before purchasing the Cloud Computing
Fundamentals Certificate exam. To review the technology requirements, refer to Section 6a of this guide.
Candidates have 365-days from their date of purchase to take the exam.

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Section 3: Blockchain Fundamentals Certificate exam
a. About the Blockchain Fundamentals Certificate exam
Blockchain Fundamentals

Description By successfully passing this exam, candidates demonstrate their knowledge of basic
Blockchain concepts, usage, and considerations and the ability to use essential
technologies in order to leverage Blockchain.

Pre-requisites None

Domain (%) Blockchain Concepts (67%)

Blockchain Usage and Considerations (33%)

Number of Points 60 (50 multiple choice questions worth one point each, and 5 performance-based
questions worth two points each)

Exam Length 2 hours (120 minutes)

Passing Score 65%

Exam Languages English

Exam Price $120 Member; $144 Non-Member

Test Modality Remote Proctor

Please note that purchases are non-refundable and non-transferable. It’s important that exam candidates first
confirm access to the required technology to launch the exam before purchasing the Blockchain Fundamentals
Certificate exam. To review the technology requirements, refer to Section 6a of this guide. Candidates have 365-
days from their date of purchase to take the exam.

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Section 4: Internet of Things (IoT) Fundamentals Certificate exam
a. About the Internet of Things (IoT) Fundamentals Certificate exam
Internet of Things (IoT) Fundamentals

Description By successfully passing this exam, candidates demonstrate their knowledge of basic
IoT concepts, principles, and enabling technologies and the ability to use IoT
operating systems and applications.

Pre-requisites None

Domain (%) IoT Concepts (47%)

IoT-Enabled Technologies (53%)

Number of Points 60 (50 multiple choice questions worth one point each, and 5 performance-based
questions worth two points each)

Exam Length 2 hours (120 minutes)

Passing Score 65%

Exam Languages English

Exam Price $120 Member; $144 Non-Member

Test Modality Remote Proctor

Please note that purchases are non-refundable and non-transferable. It’s important that exam candidates first
confirm access to the required technology to launch the exam before purchasing a Internet of Things (IoT)
Fundamentals Certificate exam. To review the technology requirements, refer to Section 6a of this guide.
Candidates have 365-days from their date of purchase to take the exam.

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Section 5: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fundamentals Certificate exam
a. About the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fundamentals Certificate exam
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fundamentals

Description By successfully passing this exam, candidates demonstrate their knowledge of AI

concepts, principles, usage, associated risk and ethical requirements and the ability
to use fundamental software and algorithms to explore AI possibilities.

Pre-requisites None

Domain (%) AI Concepts (50%)

AI Implementations (50%)

Number of Points 60 (50 multiple choice questions worth one point each, and 5 performance-based
questions worth two points each)

Exam Length 2 hours (120 minutes)

Passing Score 65%

Exam Languages English

Exam Price $120 Member; $144 Non-Member

Test Modality Remote Proctor

Please note that purchases are non-refundable and non-transferable. It’s important that exam candidates first
confirm access to the required technology to launch the exam before purchasing a Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Fundamentals Certificate exam. To review the technology requirements, refer to Section 6a of this guide.
Candidates have 365-days from their date of purchase to take the exam.

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Section 6: Before the exam
a. Ensure you have the proper technology
The list below contains all the hardware and software requirements for the exam.
• Operating system supported: Windows, Macintosh 10
• Web browser: Google Chrome or Chromium version 32 and above
• You will need to download the PSI Secure Browser (This can be done NO MORE than 30 minutes prior to
your scheduled exam time. If you are taking your exam from a work location, we advise contacting your
local IT administrator to inform them that you will need to download the browser to your machine.)
o Browser settings: Your browser must accept 3rd party cookies for only the duration of the exam
• Webcam/Microphone: Minimum VGA 640 x 480 resolution, enabled built in or external microphone
• Bandwidth: Minimum 500kb/s download and 256kb/s upload
• Hardware Requirements: 1GB RAM & 2GHz dual core processor, minimum 1280 x 800 resolution
It is highly recommended that before scheduling, candidates perform the compatibility check on the computer you
will be using to take the exam. This can be accessed at any time once you have registered for the exam directly
from the PSI dashboard or at https://home.psiexams.com/static/#/bcheck. We recommend performing a second
compatibility check 72 hours prior to your scheduled exam time in case changes to your machine software or
hardware have occurred since scheduling. Please contact PSI Technical Support if you have any questions about
your compatibility test results:
• Inside the U.S.: (844) 267-1017
• Outside the U.S.: 1-702-939-6734
• Chat: http://clientportal.softwaresecure.com/support/

Note: Please be aware that you cannot take an exam using a virtual machine even though the compatibility check
may not display any issues. The compatibility check is unable to detect a virtual machine.

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When you schedule the exam, you can also view these requirements and perform another compatibility check.
Refer to Section 6c of this guide.

Note that purchases are non-refundable, so please check your system requirements prior to completing your
purchase.

b. Purchase the exam

The registration form and payment must be completed before you can schedule an exam. Exam fees are non-
refundable and non-transferable. When you complete the online registration process, you are agreeing to adhere
to and accept ISACA’s Exam Consent Form. It is important that you understand this agreement prior to
registration.
1. Sign in to or create your ISACA account using your username and password.
2. Select and add the exam of your choice to your shopping cart
3. Make your payment. You may choose to pay by check, bank transfer, or credit card. Follow the onscreen
instructions to complete your purchase.

Special Accommodations:
If you have a disability that requires a special accommodation, special testing accommodations must be requested
during the registration process and approved by ISACA BEFORE scheduling the exam.

To request special accommodations complete ISACA’s Special Accommodation Request Form and submit the form
to ISACA at [email protected] for review and approval. This form must be completed by you and your health
care professional.

All requests should be submitted to ISACA no later than 4 weeks prior to your preferred exam time and is only
valid for that one exam administration. The Special Accommodation Request can be found at:
https://www.isaca.org/credentialing/special-accommodations-for-isaca-exams.

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c. Schedule the exam
Note: Candidates have a 365-day eligibility period to take their exam. This means that from the date you purchase,
you have 1-year (365-days) to take your exam. Exams not taken within this eligibility period will result in forfeiture
of fees.
1. Go to the ISACA website and click My ISACA on the right of the top navigation.
2. Type your Username and Password and click Login.
Note: You must be logged in to complete the following steps.
3. From the My ISACA Dashboard, click on Certificate Programs, then click the Visit Exam Website button
next to the exam you wish to schedule. This will take you to the PSI website where you can schedule the
exam.
Note 1: PSI is the third-party that manages the online exam and remote proctoring.
When you click the Visit Exam Website button, you will navigate away from the ISACA website.
Note 2: If you have an exam that has not been completed, you will continue to have access to the Visit
Exam Website button. If you have completed the exam, this button will not be displayed.
4. You may perform a compatibility check prior to scheduling your exam. You may do so directly from your
PSI dashboard. We recommend that you perform this check from the computer you plan on using to take
the exam.
5. Once on PSI scheduling site follow the instructions:
• Select an exam Language
• Enter your Country and Time zone
• Select an available Date and Time on the calendar
• Confirm Schedule Details and click Continue

You will receive a confirmation email from [email protected] confirming your exam appointment.

d. Reschedule the exam

Should you need to reschedule your exam, you can do so up to 48 hours before your originally scheduled day and
time. To reschedule an appointment: Login to your ISACA Account. From the My ISACA Dashboard, click on
Certificate Programs, click the Visit Exam Website button next to the exam you wish to reschedule. This will take
you to the PSI website where you can reschedule the exam.

• Click on View Details

• Click Reschedule
• Confirm that you want to reschedule your exam
• Follow the Scheduling instructions above

Note: If a scheduled appointment is not rescheduled or cancelled at least 48 hours beforehand, the exam must be
taken at the scheduled time or the exam fees will be forfeited. If you have any questions regarding the
rescheduling requirements, please contact ISACA Customer Experience Center by visiting https://support.isaca.org.

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Section 7: During the exam
a. Exam requirements
Please read the following requirements before you sit for your exam. Failure to comply will result in your exam
being voided with no refund.
1. Choose a quiet area to take the exam. Avoid choosing an area that may contain loud noises (i.e., TV,
family, music, pets, visitors, etc.) and public places (i.e., coffee shops, restaurants, parks, etc.).
2. You will need a valid photo ID. The name on the ID must be the same as the name that appears in your
ISACA profile. If your ID has expired, the proctor will ask that you reschedule your exam, until you can
provide a valid photo ID. The types of photo IDs that are allowed include government issued IDs, driver’s
licenses and passports. Your photo on the ID should be made clearly visible to the camera when prompted
by the proctor.
3. You will need a web cam.
4. You will need to have a clean work area with no reference materials available.
5. You may access the online exam environment 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. It is
recommended you do so to connect with the remote proctor and launch the exam properly.
6. Be sure your computer has sufficient battery life and/or is plugged into a power source for the duration
of the exam.
7. You must have stable internet connectivity for the duration of the exam. If you lose internet connectivity
during the exam, your session will be ended automatically, and results voided.
8. You must take the exam in full screen mode.
9. There will be no cancellation or reschedule requests granted within 48 hours of the scheduled exam.

Note: Failure to comply with any of the above will result in your exam being voided and forfeiture of your exam
fees. If you have any questions regarding these requirements, please contact ISACA Customer Experience Center
by visiting https://support.isaca.org.

b. Exam rules
The exam is online, closed book and remotely proctored. The proctor will stop the exam if any of the exam rules
are not followed. Any form of cheating will not be tolerated and will result in a voided exam without refund.
Breaks are not permitted during the exam.

More specifically, the following scenarios are NOT allowed during testing:
• Using a phone or cell phone
• Reading the questions out loud
• Using an instant messenger tool/system
• Using a camera
• Taking screen captures of the computer screen/exam items
• Including papers, books, notes, etc. in the work area
• Eating or drinking
• Walking around the room
• Other people standing in or walking through your work area
• Stepping away from your exam/computer
• Taking notes
• Loading other programs on your system (this includes viewing documents, web browsing, email access, etc.)
Note: Failure to comply with any of the above will result in your exam being voided and forfeiture of your exam
fees. If you have any questions regarding these requirements, please contact ISACA Customer Experience Center
by visiting https://support.isaca.org.

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c. Taking the exam
Note: You must have scheduled a date and time to sit for the exam before you can take it. Exam appointments
must be scheduled a minimum of 24 hours ahead of time. Refer to Section 6c of this guide for instructions on how
to schedule.
1. Login to your ISACA account.
2. From the My ISACA Dashboard, click on Certificate Programs, then click the Visit Exam Website button
next to the exam you wish to take.
3. Click the My Exams link and select the exam in the Pending Exams section.
4. You will be prompted to download the PSI Secure Browser prior to launching your exam. Please ensure
that your computer is able to download software. This is available 30 minutes prior to your scheduled
exam time. If you are taking the exam from a work or other restricted access environment, please inform
your IT administrator when you are planning to take the exam, so they are available in case you need
assistance downloading the secure browser.
5. Click Launch.
Note 1: The Launch button will be available 15 minutes prior to the start of the exam; please refer to
Section 7a of this guide.
Note 2: Before launching the exam, be sure you have read and understand the exam rules, please refer to
Section 7b of this guide.
Note 3: Be aware that your exam proctor can see you through your web cam; however, you will not be
able to see the proctor. You can communicate with the proctor via the live chat feature.
6. Click the Enter Full Screen button.
Note: You are required to take the exam in full screen mode; please refer to Section 7a of this guide.
7. Click the Connect button(s) to connect the web cam and your computer with the proctor.
8. Click the Entire Screen button.
9. Click the Share button.

d. Online exam environment

It is advised that you preview the online exam environment below to familiarize yourself with the tools and
functionalities available during the exam. Having clarity enables you to effectively use them during the exam.

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 Menu Item Function
ID Verification You will be asked to share your ID for verification.
Take ID Photo You will need to show your ID to your web camera and view it in the video box provided.
Take Your Photo You will need to take a photo of yourself with your webcam and view it in the video box
provided.
Share My Camera & You will be asked to share your camera and your screen with the monitor.
Screen
Record Room Scan You will be asked to do a 30 second room scan with your webcam.

Note: ISACA’s labs utilize operating system scripts for performance-based questions. Due to this functionality, it is
essential to keep the virtual machines running before submitting the lab for a grade, unless otherwise instructed.
Turning virtual machines off can create issues with the grading process and/or falsely mark performance-based
questions wrong.

e. Issues during the exam

If you experience technical difficulties during your exam, please alert your proctor using the live chat feature.
Through the live chat feature, a record of the issue will be created that can be referenced should you need to
reschedule the exam. Your proctor will be able to assist you directly to resolve the issue. You can also call technical
support at:
• Inside the U.S.: 844-267-1017
• Outside the U.S.: 1-702-939-6734
• Chat: http://clientportal.softwaresecure.com/support

Section 8: After the exam

a. Exam results
You will receive your exam results immediately upon clicking the Submit button after completing the exam. You
will get a message to confirm submission, noting any unanswered items. Please be sure you are ready to submit
the exam, as you will not be able to go back into the exam to modify or answer any previous questions.

Your score and pass/fail status will be displayed in the online exam environment. The percentage required to pass
the exam can be found in Section 2a/3a/4a/5a of this guide for each specific Certificate Program exam type.

You will also be able to access your score and pass/fail status on the My ISACA Dashboard. Please refer to Section
8b below for more instructions.

Note: Individuals holding an ISACA certification may claim two CPE credits for each examination hour when a
passing score is achieved. No CPE certificates will be provided upon passing the exam.

b. Viewing your score and accessing your certificate

1. Go to ISACA and login using your ISACA credentials.
2. From the My ISACA Dashboard, click on Certificate Programs.
3. If you have passed the exam, you will see your score and the status will indicate that you have passed.
Click the PRINT CERTIFICATE button to view, download and/or print your certificate.
4. Instructions on how to claim your digital badge will be sent to you in an email. Refer to Section 8c of this
guide for information regarding your digital badge.
5. If you have not yet taken the exam, the status will indicate that your exam is still pending. Click the Visit
Exam Website button to schedule and/or take your exam.
6. If you did not pass the exam, you will see your score and the status will indicate that you were
unsuccessful.

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c. Claiming & sharing your digital badge
If you pass the exam, you will receive an email with instructions on how to claim your digital badge and share it via
social media. ISACA offers digital badges to all that hold an ISACA certification or certificate as validation. The
badge, once accepted, provides a link to a page that verifies that you have earned the certificate as well as an
explanation of the achievement. Digital badges are also able to be shared through social networking. Please go to
https://www.isaca.org/credentialing/credentialing-badges to read more.

d. Retaking the exam

To protect the integrity of ISACA’s certificate exams, ISACA has implemented the following retake policy:

Individuals have 4 attempts within a rolling twelve-month period to pass the exam. Those that do not pass on their
first attempt are allowed to retake the exam a total of 3 more times within 12 months from the date of the first
attempt. Refer to Section 6b of this guide for purchasing instructions. Please note that candidates must pay the
exam fee in full for each exam attempt.
• Retake 1 (attempt 2): Customers must wait 30 days from the date of the first attempt
• Retake 2 (attempt 3): Customers must wait 90 days after the date of the second attempt
• Retake 3 (attempt 4): Customers must wait 90 days after the date of the third attempt

e. Applying to become Certified in Emerging Technology (CET)

If you have successfully passed each of the four certificate exams making up the Certified in Emerging Technology
certification program, you will be eligible to apply for CET certification. Applying for certification requires
completion of the CET application and submission of the application processing fee. The CET designation can be
used once the applicant is approved and receives their unique CET certification number.

Section 9: Help
a. Technical support
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your hardware or software, scheduling the exam and/or taking
the exam, please contact the customer service representatives at PSI:
• Inside the U.S.: 844-267-1017
• Outside the U.S.: 1-702-939-6734
• Chat: http://clientportal.softwaresecure.com/support

b. ISACA customer service

For questions regarding exam rules, purchases, exam retakes, the certificate & digital badge, this guide and general
information regarding ISACA’s Certificate and/or Certification programs, please contact ISACA Support by visiting
http://support.isaca.org

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