Question 1

How many PC-DP practice questions are there?

Accepted Answer

135 questions across 1 version, each with the correct answer and an explanation.

Question 2

Are there free PC-DP sample questions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 12 sample questions are free; 6 are open to everyone and the rest unlock with a free account.

Question 3

What does full access include?

Accepted Answer

Every PC-DP question in study, timed and flashcard modes, explanations for each answer, and progress that saves so you can resume.

Question 4

What topics does PC-DP cover?

Accepted Answer

Context of Data Protection Legislation (7.5%), Principles of Data Protection and Applicable Terminology (5%), Lawful Bases for Processing Personal Data (5%), Accountability Principle (15%), Obligations of Controllers, Joint Controllers and Data Processors (10%), International Data Transfers under EU and UK GDPR (2.5%), Data Subject Rights (5%), The Role of Independent Supervisory Authorities and the ICO (7.5%), Breaches, Enforcement and Liability (12.5%), Processing of Personal Data in Relation to Children (2.5%), Specific Provisions Relevant to Public Authorities (7.5%), Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations (PECR) 2003 (5%), Application of Data Protection Legislation in Key Areas of Industry (7.5%), AI and the Processing of Personal Data (7.5%).

Question 5

What is the passing score for PC-DP?

Accepted Answer

You need 26/40 (65%) to pass PC-DP.

Question 6

How long is the PC-DP certification valid?

Accepted Answer

Lifetime (no expiry).

PC-DPBCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection practice test

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PC-DPBCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection practice test

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Practice PC-DP in the simulator.

PC-DP, by the numbers.

Everything about PC-DP.

Exam information

01Exam format90 min · 404

02RegistrationPearson VUE, online proctoring2

03ValidityLifetime (no expiry)1

04In our question bankv1 (135)

What PC-DP covers

01Context of Data Protection Legislation7.5%4 topics

1.1Explain the concepts of data protection and privacyDefine the terms 'data protection' and 'privacy' and explain the differences between them4 obj.

1.2Describe the history of data protection in the UKDescribe the evolution of the legislative framework for data protection in the EU and the UK8 obj.

1.3Describe the territorial scope and jurisdiction of GDPRDescribe how the wider territorial scope and jurisdiction of the EU GDPR and UK GDPR impacts on the processing of personal data by global organisations4 obj.

1.4When a representative of the controller is neededOutline the obligations for controllers in relation to appointing European and UK representatives3 obj.

Hands-on skills & common mistakesConfusing data protection with privacy

02Principles of Data Protection and Applicable Terminology5%2 topics

03Lawful Bases for Processing Personal Data5%3 topics

04Accountability Principle15%9 topics

05Obligations of Controllers, Joint Controllers and Data Processors10%4 topics

06International Data Transfers under EU and UK GDPR2.5%1 topic

07Data Subject Rights5%4 topics

08The Role of Independent Supervisory Authorities and the ICO7.5%2 topics

09Breaches, Enforcement and Liability12.5%5 topics

10Processing of Personal Data in Relation to Children2.5%1 topic

11Specific Provisions Relevant to Public Authorities7.5%1 topic

12Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations (PECR) 20035%1 topic

13Application of Data Protection Legislation in Key Areas of Industry7.5%4 topics

14AI and the Processing of Personal Data7.5%4 topics

How do I earn this certification?

01PrerequisitesFC-DP1

02Current levelPC-DP, PC-FOI, PC-IAA +14

03Next level optionsCCP1

04Alternative pathsPC-FOI, PCIRM, CISMP +25