This video covers the different types of CISSP questions you might come across in both practice tests and in the real thing (in theory). This could also apply to any other certificate or challenging exam you take, such as the CPA exam, or the State Bar.
Exams like the CISSP not only test your knowledge of the English language, but they require that you absolutely understand and know the material inside out. While non-English exams are still six hours, the English exam is now three hours long, but no less challenging.
I hope this video helps you to understand the types of questions you may come across: