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PECB NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer (NIS 2 LI) practice exam and questions

Practice for the NIS2 Lead Implementer exam with 122 exam-style questions across all six domains, every answer explained.

122 questionsUpdated October 2026Web, iOS & Android

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What’s on the exam

PECB splits NIS 2 LI into six topics, weighted like this. The set covers them all.

Fundamental concepts and definitions of NIS 2 Directive10 questions
Planning of NIS 2 Directive requirements implementation20 questions
Cybersecurity roles and responsibilities and risk management15 questions
Cybersecurity controls, incident management, and crisis management15 questions
Communication and awareness10 questions
Testing and monitoring of a 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.

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

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Who this is for

You’re sitting the NIS 2 LI.
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Common questions about the NIS 2 LI exam

How many questions are on the NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer 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 NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer exam?

70%.

How much does the PECB NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer 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 NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer?

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

What domains does the NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer exam cover?

Six domains, with PECB question counts out of 80: Fundamental concepts and definitions of NIS 2 Directive (10); Planning of NIS 2 Directive requirements implementation (20); Cybersecurity roles and responsibilities and risk management (15); Cybersecurity controls, incident management, and crisis management (15); Communication and awareness (10); Testing and monitoring of a cybersecurity program (10).

How is the PECB NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer exam delivered?

Online through the PECB Exams app with a remote invigilator, or on paper through the training partner. It is offered in 5 languages.

How long is the PECB NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer certification valid?

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

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