CIPP-US: 注册信息隐私专业人员(美国) Practice Exam — CIPP-US: Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States

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Exam information

1. Registration Information

Registration for the CIPP‑US exam is open year‑round and exclusively administered by Pearson VUE. Candidates may reserve exam seats via Pearson VUE’s Mainland China official website or phone. Exam seats can be rescheduled free of charge up to 24 hours before the exam (48‑hour rescheduling is available in some regions).


First‑time candidates must create a Candidate account on the IAPP official website. After logging in, select “CIPP‑US Exam” in the IAPP Store and confirm the exam language (English only; Chinese is not available in Mainland China).


Pay the exam fee using a dual‑currency credit card (Visa/Mastercard). Upon successful payment, IAPP will send an exam authorization email with a Pearson VUE booking link enclosed.


Redirect to the Pearson VUE official website, bind personal information (consistent with identity documents), select the exam format (online proctoring / physical test center) and specific exam time, then complete the reservation. The exam must be taken within one year of purchase.


Exam Delivery Methods: Online proctoring (OnVUE) + physical test centers (over 6,000 worldwide)

- Online Proctoring: Book at least 3 days in advance; time slots are displayed in Beijing Time (e.g., 9:00, 14:00). A passport is mandatory (Chinese ID card is not accepted).

- Physical Test Centers: Book 3‑7 days in advance. Some test centers are only open on working days. A passport or second‑generation Chinese resident identity card is acceptable.

- Exam Language: English only (no Chinese, French or German options).


2. Exam Duration & Question Composition

- Total Duration: 150 minutes (2.5 hours; a 15‑minute mandatory break is included in some sessions, which does not count towards answering time).

- Number of Questions: 90 single‑choice questions in total, including 75 scored items and 15 unscored pilot questions.

- Question Features: Basic conceptual questions plus scenario‑based application questions (focusing on practical scenarios under U.S. federal and state privacy laws, private‑sector data rules, government data access, workplace privacy, cross‑border data transmission and other fields, with high difficulty).


3. Exam Fees

- Initial Exam Fee: USD 550 (same rate for members and non‑members).

- Certification Maintenance Fee: USD 250 per 2 years (covered by annual membership dues for IAPP members; non‑members are recommended to purchase this upon registration, which is automatically activated upon passing the exam).

- Retake Fee: USD 375.


Note: There is no limit on retake attempts. Each retake requires completing the full registration‑payment‑booking process, with a minimum 30‑day interval between two consecutive exams. Holders of other IAPP certifications (e.g., CIPP‑E, CIPM) may qualify for retake fee discounts.


4. Passing Standard

- Full Score: 500 points.

- Passing Score: 300 points or above (equivalent to approximately 65%–80% correct answers, subject to minor fluctuations based on the proportion of unscored questions).

- Result Release: Pass/Fail result is displayed immediately after the exam; official transcripts will be sent to candidates’ email inboxes within 72 hours.


5. Certification Maintenance

All CIPP‑US holders must meet the following two requirements within the 2‑year certification validity period to maintain their credential status:

- Fee Payment: Timely pay the certification maintenance fee (no extra payment required for members; non‑members shall separately pay USD 250 per 2 years).

- CPE Credit Requirement: Submit proof of 20 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits relevant to U.S. data protection, U.S. privacy law compliance, cross‑border data transmission and related fields (e.g., participating in official IAPP training, privacy industry conferences, publishing compliance‑related articles, etc.).


Note: CPE credit requirements for newly certified holders commence from the next calendar year after certification. No CPE credits are required in the year of certification, though credits earned that year may be automatically carried over to the following year.


For more information, visit the official website: https://iapp.org/certify/get-certified/cippus/


Wish all candidates success in the exam!



Sample questions

CIPP-US: 注册信息隐私专业人员(美国) · Q1
Question#1 Which jurisdiction must courts have in order to hear a particular case?
  • A.
    Subject matter jurisdiction and regulatory jurisdiction
  • B.
    Subject matter jurisdiction and professional jurisdiction
  • C.
    Personal jurisdiction and subject matter jurisdiction
  • D.
    Personal jurisdiction and professional jurisdiction

Answer: C

Courts must have both personal jurisdiction (over the parties involved) and subject matter jurisdiction (over the type of case) to legally hear and decide a particular case. Regulatory and professional jurisdiction are not required foundational elements for judicial authority to hear a case.
CIPP-US: 注册信息隐私专业人员(美国) · Q2
Question#2 Which authority supervises and enforces laws regarding advertising to children via the Internet?
  • A.
    The Office for Civil Rights
  • B.
    The Federal Trade Commission
  • C.
    The Federal Communications Commission
  • D.
    The Department of Homeland Security

Answer: B

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the primary authority responsible for supervising and enforcing laws related to advertising to children online, including enforcing regulations like the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
CIPP-US: 注册信息隐私专业人员(美国) · Q3
Question#3 According to Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act, self-regulation primarily involves a company’s right to do what?
  • A.
    Determine which bodies will be involved in adjudication
  • B.
    Decide if any enforcement actions are justified
  • C.
    Adhere to its industry’s code of conduct
  • D.
    Appeal decisions made against it

Answer: C

Under Section 5 of the FTC Act, self-regulation refers to a company’s voluntary adherence to its industry’s established code of conduct, rather than relying solely on government enforcement.
CIPP-US: 注册信息隐私专业人员(美国) · Q4
Question#4 Which was NOT one of the five priority areas listed by the Federal Trade Commission in its 2012 report, “Protecting Consumer Privacy in an Era of Rapid Change: Recommendations for Businesses and Policymakers”?
  • A.
    International data transfers
  • B.
    Large platform providers
  • C.
    Promoting enforceable self-regulatory codes
  • D.
    Do Not Track

Answer: A

The FTC’s 2012 privacy report identified five priority areas: large platform providers, promoting enforceable self-regulatory codes, Do Not Track, data security, and transparency. International data transfers were not among these priority areas.
CIPP-US: 注册信息隐私专业人员(美国) · Q5
Question#5 The “Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights” presented in a 2012 Obama administration report is generally based on?
  • A.
    The 1974 Privacy Act
  • B.
    Common law principles
  • C.
    European Union Directive
  • D.
    Traditional fair information practices

Answer: D

The 2012 “Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights” is primarily grounded in traditional fair information practices (FIPs), which include core principles like transparency, individual control, and data security.

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