Exam domains
AAISM™ exam domains, in full
The AAISM™ exam is built from three domains, weighted unevenly. Here's what each one covers and how much of the exam it represents.
Domain weighting
31 / 31 / 38
Each domain
What's actually covered
AI Governance & Program Management
31%Setting up the structures that make AI adoption accountable: policies, oversight roles, and program-level strategy for how an organization manages AI responsibly.
Read the full domain breakdown →AI Risk Management
31%Identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks specific to AI systems, then folding them into the broader enterprise risk program instead of treating them separately.
Read the full domain breakdown →AI Technologies and Controls
38%Understanding AI system architectures well enough to select, evaluate, and monitor the technical and procedural controls that keep them secure across their lifecycle.
Read the full domain breakdown →Questions
Domain questions, answered
Which AAISM™ domain carries the most weight?
AI Technologies and Controls, at 38% of the exam. AI Governance & Program Management and AI Risk Management are each weighted 31%.
Do all three domains appear on every exam?
Yes. Certifi360's full-length Exam Simulations pull from the question bank at the same 31/31/38 weighting as the real exam, so every simulation covers all three domains proportionally.
Should I study the domains in order?
Not necessarily. A Concept Quiz baseline will show you which domain needs the most attention, which is usually a better guide than studying strictly in listed order.
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