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PECB Lead Cybersecurity Manager (LCSM) practice exam and questions

Practice for the PECB Lead Cybersecurity Manager (LCSM) exam with 113 exam-style questions across all seven domains, every answer explained.

113 questionsUpdated October 2026Web, iOS & Android

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What’s on the exam

PECB splits PECB LCSM into seven topics, weighted like this. The set covers them all.

Fundamental concepts of cybersecurity7 questions
Initiating the cybersecurity program and cybersecurity governance10 questions
Defining cybersecurity roles and responsibilities and managing risks15 questions
Selecting cybersecurity controls20 questions
Establishing cybersecurity communication and training programs8 questions
Integrating the cybersecurity program in business continuity management and incident management10 questions
Measuring the performance of and continually improving the cybersecurity program10 questions

What certification really costs

  • Exam only
    $1,500

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

  • Self-study course
    $690 to $1,000

    Exam, one free retake and certification fee included.

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 2% of what PECB certification can cost.

$27

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

The offer

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Who this is for

You’re sitting the PECB LCSM.
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Common questions about the PECB LCSM exam

How many questions are on the PECB Lead Cybersecurity Manager 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 Lead Cybersecurity Manager exam?

70%.

How much does the PECB Lead Cybersecurity Manager 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 Lead Cybersecurity Manager?

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

What domains does the PECB Lead Cybersecurity Manager exam cover?

Seven domains, with PECB question counts out of 80: Fundamental concepts of cybersecurity (7); Initiating the cybersecurity program and cybersecurity governance (10); Defining cybersecurity roles and responsibilities and managing risks (15); Selecting cybersecurity controls (20); Establishing cybersecurity communication and training programs (8); Integrating the cybersecurity program in business continuity management and incident management (10); Measuring the performance of and continually improving the cybersecurity program (10).

How is the PECB Lead Cybersecurity Manager exam delivered?

Online through the PECB Exams app with a remote invigilator, or on paper through the training partner. It is offered in 7 languages.

How long is the PECB Lead Cybersecurity Manager certification valid?

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

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