CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-001)
CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-001)
CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-001) Exam
CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-001) certification exam assess your skills and knowledge in vulnerability scanning and penetration testing and is offered by CompTIA. It is a vendor-neutral certification which includes technical and management skills to plan, conduct and report vulnerability scanning and penetration test. The CompTIA PenTest+ exam covers planning and scoping an assessment, grasping legal and compliance requirements, using tools or techniques to conduct assessment and effectively communicating the results.
Companies across the globe rely on CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-001 certified candidates to manage their vulnerability and penetration testing requirements.
Who should take the exam?
The CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-001 exam is suitable for professionals in information security, IT management or IT operations role. The exam is also apt for
- Security Analysts
- Penetration Tester
- Vulnerability Tester
- Network Security Professional
- System Administrator
- Network Administrator
Course Outline
The important topics covered in this exam are -
- Planning and Scoping 15%
- Information Gathering and Vulnerability Identification 22%
- Attacks and Exploits 30%
- Penetration Testing Tools 17%
- Reporting and Communication 16%
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Exam Format and Information
| Exam Name CompTIA PenTest+ | Exam Code PT0-001 |
| Exam Duration 165 mins | Exam Format Multiple Choice and Multi-Response Questions |
| Exam Type Information Security | Number of Questions 85 Questions |
Eligibility/Pre-Requisite 3-4 years in information security or related
field is recommended | Exam Fee $359 USD |
| Exam Language English, Japanese | Pass Score 750 (on a scale of 100-900) |
CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-001) FAQs
What is CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-001 exam?
CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-001 certification exam is a global certification by CompTIA for vulnerability scanning and penetration testing professionals. It assesses baseline cyber security skills of a candidate in conceptual and real world applications.
The certification is also compliant with ISO 17024 standards.
What are the skills required for the CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-001 exam?
The skills required for the CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-001 exam are technical and management skills. Technical skills include planning and conducting vulnerability scan or penetration test using a specific tool. Management skills include compiling and communicating results to management for further action.
What would the learner accomplish?
• Planning and Scoping of a vulnerability scan or penetration test
• Information Gathering and Vulnerability Identification in host network and information systems
• Applying tools and techniques for attacks and finding exploits
• Knowing the legal and compliance issues involved
• Using penetration testing tools
• Analyzing, reporting and communication of vulnerability scan or penetration test results
What abilities are measured for the CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-001?
This exam measures your ability to plan, perform, report a vulnerability scan or penetration test involving scoping an assessment, performing vulnerability scan or penetration test, information gathering, exploit vulnerabilities, reporting the results, recommend strategies to alleviate discovered vulnerabilities.
Who are the intended audience for the CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-001 exam?
This is exam is intended for IT security professionals, IT administrators, System administrators, security administrators, security analysts and security engineer. The certification also benefits professionals engaged in information security, IT operations and network security.
How many questions will there be on the exam?
CompTIA Cloud+ certification contains a maximum of 85 questions which need to be completed in 165 minutes.
What are the main areas to cover in exam CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-001 exam?
In this exam the main highlighted areas are:
• Planning and Scoping 15%
• Information Gathering and Vulnerability Identification 22%
• Attacks and Exploits 30%
• Penetration Testing Tools 17%
• Reporting and Communication 16%
Is the CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-001 exam good?
This exam is best fit for the IT professionals and IT administrators who want to validate their skills in maintaining and optimizing the security of information systems.
How much does PT0-001 exam cost?
This exam will cost you $359 USD including the additional taxes.
How much time will be given to complete the CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-001 exam?
You will get 165 minutes to complete the exam.
Do TestprepTraining provide any preparation guidance for this certification exam?
Yes, you will be provided with full assistance with our team of experts, who keeps on updating the tips and tricks regarding the exam on our blog.
If I need to cancel my enrollment, can I get a refund?
Yes, you can cancel your enrollment if necessary. We will refund the course price after deducting an administration fee. For more information regarding this, you can contact us at our Helpdesk.
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