Page 231 - CISSO_Prep_ Guide

and key areas so that the class becomes a review and
reinforcement for their knowledge rather than an introduction to
previously unknown topics.

Most candidates will benefit from an organized study plan that
focusses on each topic area in a scheduled manner. Even more,
selecting one topic area at a time allows the mind to focus on
that area without jumping continuously from topic to topic in a
disorganized manner. It must be remembered that activity is not
a substitute for progress, and just flipping back and forth in
pages in a book is not a substitute for really studying a topic and
working with it until it is fully understood. The candidate should
pay close attention to areas that are vague or poorly understood
and seek to work on those areas until they are well-known and
properly understood. You know a topic has become clear for
you when you can describe it simply to another person. It is
advised that you do not skip over the tough areas and just focus
on the familiar - that is much easier from a confidence point of
view but will leave significant holes in the study program and
may lead to failure on the examination.

Remember that the examination is not based on simple
knowledge. The candidate must be able to analyze the topic and
options addressed in the exam question and, from that analysis,
select the BEST answer. A thorough understanding of the topics
and how to use (apply) those topics in a real-world setting is the
key to success. When studying, it is important to link topics
together - understand the relationships between topics, tools,
procedures, and the linkage between information security and
business objectives. Remember, the reason for the security is to
support business requirements, not just to be secure.