Penetration testing certification. 300+ FREE practice questions covering all 5 domains: Engagement Management, Reconnaissance, Vulnerability Discovery, Attacks & Exploits, and Post-exploitation.
Master all 5 PenTest+ domains with 300+ practice questions covering engagement management, reconnaissance, vulnerability discovery, attacks, and post-exploitation.
Reinforce key penetration testing concepts, exploitation techniques, reconnaissance methods, and post-exploitation procedures with interactive flashcards.
Take 60-question practice exams that simulate the real PenTest+ PT0-003 testing experience. Track progress and identify knowledge gaps.
Detailed notes covering penetration testing methodologies, reconnaissance techniques, exploitation frameworks, post-exploitation tactics, and reporting.
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Track your performance across all five PenTest+ domains, identify knowledge gaps, and measure your readiness for the PT0-003 exam.
CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003) is a professional-level certification for penetration testers and security professionals. Designed for IT security practitioners with 3–4 years of hands-on experience in information security or a related field. PenTest+ validates the ability to plan, scope, and execute penetration tests and communicate findings to key stakeholders.
Questions: Up to 90 (performance-based + multiple choice)
Duration: 165 minutes
Passing Score: 750 (on a scale of 100–900)
Languages: English, French, Japanese, Portuguese
Certification Validity: 3 years
Recommended: 3–4 years IT security experience
Suggested Prior Cert: CompTIA Security+ or equivalent
Career Path: Security+ → PenTest+ → SecurityX
Avg Salary: ~$115,000
Engagement Management
13% of exam — scoping, rules of engagement, legal, reporting
Reconnaissance and Enumeration
21% of exam — OSINT, scanning, service enumeration, DNS
Vulnerability Discovery and Analysis
17% of exam — scanning, CVE research, CVSS, false positives
Attacks and Exploits
35% of exam — web, network, wireless, social engineering, cloud
Post-exploitation and Lateral Movement
14% of exam — persistence, pivoting, credential access, C2
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