ISO/IEC 42001 LI & LA Exam Prep Kit 2026 with Apoorva Sharma

The complete unofficial study kit for the PECB ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor exams: a 578-page book and a 71-page practice and mock exams volume, by Mumbai lawyer Apoorva Sharma.

This ISO/IEC 42001 exam prep kit is an unofficial study and practice package written by Mumbai-based lawyer Apoorva Sharma. It combines a 578-page book on building and auditing an AI management system under ISO/IEC 42001:2023 with a 71-page practice volume: a 120-question chapter bank and two full-length 80-question mock exams, one in Lead Implementer format and one in Lead Auditor format, every answer explained.

Key facts

• Author: Apoorva Sharma, lawyer, Mumbai, India
• Subject: ISO/IEC 42001:2023 AI management systems; PECB ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor examinations
• Edition: 2026 edition (October 2026); law and standards status stated as at 1 October 2026
• Pages: 649 pages of PDF study material (578-page book + 71-page practice and mock exams volume)
• Questions: 120-question chapter bank (Chapters 1–40) and two 80-question mock exams, all original and in three-option format, each with an explanation and a chapter or domain reference
• Format: PDF + editable DOCX (Word), instant download
• Price: ₹5,000 / US$59

What are the PECB ISO/IEC 42001 exams?

At the time of writing, PECB describes both its ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor exams as three-hour, open-book papers of 80 multiple-choice questions with three options each, many scenario-based, and a 70% pass mark. Mock 1 follows the six Lead Implementer competency domains and Mock 2 the seven Lead Auditor domains, with questions weighted by domain. Check PECB's current candidate handbook for fees, rules and permitted materials.

What's inside?

• ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor Exam Prep, 578 pages, PDF and DOCX (see the Book listing for the full chapter outline).
• ISO/IEC 42001 Practice Questions and Mock Exams, 71 pages, PDF and DOCX: 120 questions arranged by chapter, and two timed mock exams with answer keys, explanations and a score-by-domain worksheet for each paper.
• A Start Here guide with chapter routes for each exam and reading plans that build in both mocks.

How do I use the kit?

Read a chapter, answer its check questions in the book, then the matching questions in the bank. After finishing the book, sit the mock for your exam (Mock 1 for Lead Implementer, Mock 2 for Lead Auditor) under timed, open-book conditions, review every explanation, revisit weak domains using the cheat sheets in Appendix F, then sit the other mock. A score of 56 out of 80 matches the published 70% pass mark; aim higher to leave a margin.

Who is this kit for?

• Candidates preparing for the PECB ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor exam, or both.
• AI governance, risk, compliance, privacy and audit professionals who want structured practice with explanations.
• ISO/IEC 27001 implementers and auditors moving into AI management systems.

Who wrote this kit?

Apoorva Sharma is a lawyer based in Mumbai, India, with more than eight years of experience in data privacy, Trust and Safety, and commercial and regulatory work at Uber, Junglee Games (Flutter Entertainment) and Adfactors PR.

Format and delivery

• Instant download after purchase: one ZIP file (about 2.6 MB).
• Searchable, printable PDFs and editable DOCX (Word) versions of both volumes.
• Text-only; no video or online test engine is included.

Frequently asked questions

Is this an official PECB or ISO product?

No. It is an independent, unofficial study and practice kit written by Apoorva Sharma. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by ISO, IEC, any national standards body or PECB. No question is drawn from, or reproduces, any real examination item or courseware.

Are the mock exams the same format as the real exams?

They follow the publicly described format: 80 three-option questions, many scenario-based, weighted by competency domain. They are a study device, not a copy of the live paper.

Do I still need the standard?

Yes. The book paraphrases and explains the requirements but does not reproduce ISO/IEC 42001. A licensed copy of the standard is the most useful thing to bring to an open-book exam.

Disclaimer

Unofficial study and practice material. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by ISO, IEC, any national standards body, PECB, or any accreditation or certification body. PECB, PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer and PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor are marks of their owner. ISO/IEC standards are not reproduced. All questions are original; no result is guaranteed. The material is educational and is not legal advice.