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PECB ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor (42001 LA) practice exam and questions

Practice for the ISO 42001 Lead Auditor (42001 LA) exam with 225 exam-style questions across all seven domains, every answer explained.

225 questionsUpdated October 2026Web, iOS & Android

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225 exam-style questions.

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What’s on the exam

PECB splits ISO 42001 LA into seven topics, weighted like this. The set covers them all.

Fundamental principles and concepts of an AI management system12 questions
AI management system requirements8 questions
Fundamental audit concepts and principles16 questions
Preparing an ISO/IEC 42001 audit9 questions
Conducting an ISO/IEC 42001 audit19 questions
Closing an ISO/IEC 42001 audit7 questions
Managing an ISO/IEC 42001 audit program9 questions

What certification really costs

  • Exam only
    $1,500

    $1,000 exam and $500 certification fee. One attempt, no course.

  • Self-study course
    $589 to $1,575

    Exam, one free retake and certification fee included.

  • Instructor-led course
    $2,895

    4 to 5 days live. Exam, one free retake and certification fee included. UK courses run £1,750 to £3,330.

Fail on the exam-only route and you pay again to resit. PECB’s standalone exam is $1,000.

Keeping it costs $390 every 3 years.

Being ready

About 1% of what PECB certification can cost.

$32

Prices published by PECB and its training partners, checked October 2026. Partner prices vary by country.

The offer

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Common questions about the ISO 42001 LA exam

How many questions are on the ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor exam, and how long is it?

80 multiple-choice questions with 3 options each, in 3 hours. Questions are stand-alone or scenario-based, where a scenario is followed by 5 questions, and the exam is open book.

What is the passing score for the PECB ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor exam?

70%.

How much does the PECB ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor exam cost?

The standalone Lead exam costs $1,000. Exam and certification fees are included when you take the exam with PECB training, and candidates who took the training get 1 free retake.

Do I need experience to become a PECB ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor?

Not to sit the exam: PECB states candidates may take it without attending the training course. The grade awarded depends on experience: Provisional Auditor needs none, while Lead Auditor needs 5 years of professional experience (2 in AI management) and 300 hours of AIMS audit experience.

What domains does the ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor exam cover?

Seven domains, with PECB question counts out of 80: Fundamental principles and concepts of an AI management system (12); AI management system requirements (8); Fundamental audit concepts and principles (16); Preparing an ISO/IEC 42001 audit (9); Conducting an ISO/IEC 42001 audit (19); Closing an ISO/IEC 42001 audit (7); Managing an ISO/IEC 42001 audit program (9).

How is the PECB ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor exam delivered?

Online through the PECB Exams app with a remote invigilator, or on paper through the training partner. It is offered in 10 languages.

How long is the PECB ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor certification valid?

3 years. It is maintained with CPD hours and an annual maintenance fee.

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