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The CIP exam has 100 questions and runs 2 hours.

These 10 free CIP questions are organized by exam domain, so you can see how each part of the Certified Information Professional blueprint is tested. Reveal the answer and explanation under each question.

Domain 1: Creating, Capturing, and Sharing Information 15% of exam

Question 1

A company preserves engineering drawings for decades. Files use software nearing end of life. What is the PRIMARY preservation concern?

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Correct answer: A - File-format obsolescence limiting future access

Domain 2: Extracting Intelligence from Information 20% of exam

Question 2

Which metadata strategy BEST improves information findability across systems?

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Correct answer: A - Create a consistent metadata model with controlled vocabulary and maintenance rules

Question 3

Which AI capability identifies people, organizations, and locations in documents?

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Correct answer: A - Named-entity recognition

Domain 3: Digitalizing Information-Intensive Processes 20% of exam

Question 4

A process repeatedly copies invoice data using the same rules. Which technology is MOST appropriate?

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Correct answer: A - Robotic process automation

Question 5

A customer matter may require different documents and decisions for each case. Which solution fits BEST?

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Correct answer: A - Case management

Domain 4: Automating Governance and Compliance 30% of exam

Question 6

An organization discovers employees store sensitive customer documents in personal cloud accounts. What is the BEST initial governance response?

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Correct answer: A - Establish governance controls, approved storage options, and user guidance based on risk

Question 7

During litigation, what action prevents relevant information from being disposed of?

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Correct answer: A - Apply a legal hold

Question 8

Which approach reflects Privacy by Design?

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Correct answer: A - Build privacy considerations into system design from the beginning

Domain 5: Implementing an Information Management Solution 15% of exam

Question 9

An information management project has sponsorship but poor adoption. What should be strengthened FIRST?

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Correct answer: A - Change management activities such as communication and training

Question 10

Which strategy element defines measurable indicators of progress?

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Correct answer: A - Key performance indicators

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