Free CPA ISC (Information Systems & Controls) Practice Questions
The entire CPA ISC discipline question bank is free: 1,018 practice questions on systems architecture, data governance, privacy controls, cybersecurity, and SOC engagements. From FreeFellow, where 'free' is in the brand name. No trial, no signup to browse, no credit card.
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Sample Questions
Question 1
Easy
Which Trust Services criterion is included in every SOC 2 examination?
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Correct Answer: B
Solution
B is correct.
In a SOC 2 engagement, the Security criterion (also called the Common Criteria) is mandatory and must be included in every examination. Security is considered the foundation because it addresses the protection of information and systems against unauthorized access, which underpins the other four optional criteria (Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy). Organizations select which additional criteria to include based on their services and client needs, but Security is never optional. This structure comes from the AICPA Trust Services Criteria.
Question 2
Medium
A SOC 2+ engagement differs from a standard SOC 2 engagement in that a SOC 2+ report:
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Correct Answer: A
Solution
A is correct.
A SOC 2+ engagement includes the standard Trust Services Criteria plus additional criteria from other frameworks such as HIPAA, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, or the Cloud Security Alliance STAR framework. The additional criteria are mapped alongside the Trust Services Criteria, allowing the service organization to demonstrate compliance with multiple standards in a single report.
Question 3
Hard
A financial services company must comply with both NIST CSF and ISO 27001. The CISO notes that NIST CSF is descriptive and flexible while ISO 27001 is prescriptive and certifiable. How should the organization BEST leverage both frameworks in its security program?
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Correct Answer: D
Solution
D is correct.
NIST CSF and ISO 27001 are complementary. NIST CSF provides a flexible, risk-based structure organized around six functions that works well for strategic cybersecurity governance. ISO 27001 provides a prescriptive ISMS with specific Annex A controls that can be audited and certified. By using NIST CSF as the overarching risk management framework and mapping its categories and subcategories to specific ISO 27001 controls, the organization achieves both strategic risk management and certifiable compliance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many free CPA ISC practice questions does FreeFellow have?
FreeFellow currently offers 1018 free CPA ISC practice questions across 3 topics, each with a detailed step-by-step solution. Questions span three difficulty levels and are aligned to the 2026 syllabus. The question bank is updated regularly.
What CPA ISC topics are covered?
The questions cover 3 topics: Information Systems and Data Management, Security, Confidentiality and Privacy, Considerations for SOC Engagements. Each topic page shows your progress and lets you filter by difficulty level. You can practice by topic to target your weak areas or take mixed-topic practice exams.
Is FreeFellow really free for CPA ISC prep, or is there a catch?
No catch. The 70% of CPA ISC prep you actually need to pass is free forever: the full question bank of 1018 practice questions, detailed solutions on every question, mixed practice, the formula sheet, and readiness tracking. No trial period, no credit card. The remaining 30% (timed mock exams, flashcards with spaced repetition, performance analytics, and a personalized study plan) unlocks when you become a Fellow.
What does the $79 Fellow tier unlock for CPA ISC?
Fellow ($39 per month or $79 per quarter, per track; the $199 annual is Fellow Plus) unlocks four things on top of the free tier: timed mock exams with weighted scoring that match the real exam blueprint, spaced-repetition flashcards built on memory science from cognitive psychology, topic-level practice to drill weak areas, performance analytics broken down by topic and difficulty, and a personalized study plan that adapts to your exam date. Everything else (questions, solutions, lessons) stays free.
How does FreeFellow compare to Becker, Surgent, or Wiley on price?
Traditional CPA ISC prep providers charge $200 to $3,500 for a single exam, paid upfront. FreeFellow keeps the question bank, written solutions, and lessons free forever. The optional Fellow tier is $79 per quarter (a small fraction of what the big providers charge) and adds mock exams, flashcards, analytics, and a study plan. You can pass CPA ISC entirely on the free tier.
How should I use FreeFellow to study for CPA ISC?
Start with topic-based practice to identify weak areas. As your exam date approaches, switch to timed practice exams under realistic conditions. The free tier gives you everything you need to build mastery; if you want pacing tools (mock exams, analytics, a study plan) and long-term retention aids (spaced-repetition flashcards), become a Fellow.
Is CPA ISC a core or discipline section?
CPA ISC is one of the three discipline sections. CPA candidates choose one discipline section in addition to the three required core sections (AUD, FAR, REG). The other discipline options are BAR and TCP. A score of 75 is required to pass (AICPA).
What score do you need to pass the CPA exam?
Each CPA exam section requires a minimum score of 75 on a scale of 0 to 99 (AICPA). The passing score is set by the AICPA and applies uniformly to all sections. All four sections must be passed within an 18-month rolling window from the date of the first passing score.
Can I study for the CPA exam while working full time?
Yes. Most CPA candidates study while working full time, typically dedicating 15-20 hours per week per section. Many candidates take one section at a time, spending 6-8 weeks per section. Most candidates complete all four sections in 6 to 12 months.
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FreeFellow was built by Jeffrey Ting, a credentialed actuary and CFA charterholder who passed thirteen of the hardest exams in finance on the first attempt, and paid four-figure prep fees for every one. The learning itself was always free. The price was a moat.
So he started writing his own questions, then lessons, then mock exams, until it grew into a full prep platform covering 35 finance credentials with more than 40,000 original practice questions. The name says exactly what it is: the question bank is free, and Fellow is what you become once you pass.
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