CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) Practice Exam

The CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) certification validates your competence in the fundamental principles and practical skills required for penetration testing and vulnerability management. This globally recognized credential demonstrates your ability to:

Who should consider this certification:

• IT professionals seeking a career in penetration testing: Build a strong foundation in penetration testing methodology and techniques.
• Security professionals expanding their skillset: Enhance your existing security knowledge with practical penetration testing capabilities.
• Individuals looking to transition into cybersecurity: Gain valuable entry-level skills and prepare for further specialization in penetration testing.

Prerequisites:

While there are no formal prerequisites for the CompTIA PenTest+ exam, CompTIA recommends:

• A minimum of 3-4 years of hands-on experience in information security or related fields.
• Prior knowledge and understanding of CompTIA Security+ concepts or equivalent experience.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Plan and scope penetration testing engagements: Define the scope, objectives, and methodology for penetration testing activities.
• Conduct reconnaissance: Gather information about target systems and identify potential vulnerabilities.
• Exploit vulnerabilities: Utilize various tools and techniques to exploit identified vulnerabilities in a controlled environment.
• Analyze results and report findings: Analyze penetration testing results, document findings, and recommend appropriate remediation strategies.
• Maintain ethical and legal considerations: Adhere to ethical hacking principles and relevant legal regulations throughout the testing process.

Exam Details:

• Format: Multiple-choice questions
• Time Limit: 180 minutes
• Languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese
  
• Passing Score: 70%

Course Outline 

Domain 1: Planning and Scoping (14%)

• Compare and contrast governance, risk, and compliance concepts.
• Explain the importance of scoping and organizational/customer requirements.
• Given a scenario, demonstrate an ethical hacking mindset by maintaining professionalism and integrity.

Domain 2: Information Gathering and Vulnerability Scanning (22%)

• Given a scenario, perform passive reconnaissance.
• Given a scenario, perform active reconnaissance.
• Given a scenario, analyze the results of a reconnaissance exercise.
• Given a scenario, perform vulnerability scanning.

Domain 3: Attacks and Exploits (30%)

• Given a scenario, research attack vectors and perform network attacks.
• Given a scenario, research attack vectors and perform wireless attacks.
• Given a scenario, research attack vectors and perform application-based attacks.
• Given a scenario, research attack vectors and perform attacks on cloud technologies
• Explain common attacks and vulnerabilities against specialized systems.
• Given a scenario, perform a social engineering or physical attack.
• Given a scenario, perform post-exploitation techniques.

Domain 4: Reporting and Communication (18%)

• Compare and contrast important components of written reports.
• Given a scenario, analyze the findings and recommend the appropriate remediation within a report.
• Explain the importance of communication during the penetration testing process.
• Explain post-report delivery activities.

Domain 5: Tools and Code Analysis (16%)

• Explain the basic concepts of scripting and software development.
• Given a scenario, analyze a script or code sample for use in a penetration test.
• Explain use cases of the following tools during the phases of a penetration test.