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An online exam trainer for the data protection officer (DPO) / GDPR certification: ~380 practice questions, chapter-by-chapter training, exam simulation and AI explanations. No course required.
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Everything you need to prepare
For everyone preparing for a data protection officer (DPO) / GDPR knowledge certification — study by topic, practise with realistic questions and walk into the exam ready.
~380 practice questions
A deep question bank covering the full GDPR — from the data protection principles and lawful bases to data subject rights, breach notification and supervisory authorities.
Exam simulation
Practise under exam-like conditions: a timed set of multiple-choice questions with a results breakdown by topic, so you know exactly where you stand.
AI explanations
Don't just learn the right answer — understand why. Our AI explains the reasoning and points you to the relevant GDPR articles.
Track your progress
See exactly where you're strong and where you're not. Spot weak topics — DPIAs, processor agreements, breach notification — and focus your time where it counts.
Chapter training
Work through every topic systematically: principles, lawful bases, data subject rights, security measures, DPIAs, breach notification, supervisory authorities and fines.
Study anywhere
Works perfectly on phone, tablet and desktop. Your progress syncs automatically, so you can pick up right where you left off.
How it works
Three steps to a confident exam day.
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Train by topic
Work through the chapters, read the AI explanations and let progress tracking show you which GDPR topics still need work.
Simulate the exam
Run the timed exam simulation to rehearse the real thing, fix your last weak spots and walk in ready to pass.
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The GDPR / data protection officer (DPO) exam
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies directly across the EU and EEA. Many organisations are required to appoint a data protection officer (DPO) — and even where it is voluntary, a DPO must demonstrate a solid, working knowledge of data protection law. A DPO knowledge certification is a widely recognised way to prove that expertise.
GDPR Exam Trainer is built around the GDPR itself, so it works for candidates anywhere in the EU. You practise the same core articles and concepts that any GDPR-based DPO exam will test, without paying for an expensive in-person course.
Exam format
Most DPO knowledge exams use multiple-choice questions with a fixed time limit and a pass mark of around 70%. The exact number of questions and the duration depend on the certification body, but the topics consistently track the GDPR. Our exam simulation lets you rehearse under timed, exam-like conditions.
Principles (Art. 5), lawful bases (Art. 6), special categories of data (Art. 9)
Art. 12–22, processor agreements (Art. 28), records of processing (Art. 30)
Technical and organisational measures, data protection impact assessment (Art. 35)
Breach notification (Art. 33–34), HR/marketing/CCTV, supervisory authorities, fines (Art. 83)
Who needs a data protection officer?
Under Art. 37 GDPR, a DPO must be designated where processing is carried out by a public authority, where the core activities require regular and systematic monitoring of individuals on a large scale, or where they involve large-scale processing of special categories of data. National laws can add further obligations — for example, Germany's BDSG requires a DPO once an organisation regularly employs at least 20 people in automated processing of personal data.
Tips for effective preparation
- Start free: try 30 questions free — no time limit, no credit card — to see how the trainer works before committing.
- Understand the articles: the GDPR is heavily cross-referenced. Learn how lawful bases (Art. 6), data subject rights (Art. 15–22) and controller obligations connect.
- Don't skip the hard topics: DPIAs and security measures (TOMs) carry real weight in practice and show up in the exam.
- Practise with realistic questions: the exam simulation helps you find weak spots and get used to the timed, multiple-choice format.
- Plan your time: budget roughly 30–50 hours of study, which is about 3–5 weeks alongside a job.
Note: the practice questions in GDPR Exam Trainer are based on GDPR topics and are not the actual questions used by any certification body. We cannot guarantee a particular exam result. Content is prepared carefully, but we cannot rule out occasional errors. For specific legal questions, always consult a qualified data protection lawyer.
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