PT0-003
1Engagement Management
13%
2Reconnaissance and Enumeration
21%
3Vulnerability Discovery and Analysis
17%
4Attacks and Exploits
35%
5Post-exploitation and Lateral Movement
14%
Exam guide · PT0-003
CompTIA PenTest+ exam guide
The PT0-003 exam has up to 90 questions and takes 165 minutes. You need 750 out of 900 to pass. The price varies by country: CompTIA shows the price for your country before you pay. CompTIA hasn’t announced a retirement date.
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The exam at a glance
CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003)
- Questions
- Up to 90
- Time
- 165 min
- Passing score
- 750 / 900
- Recommended experience
- 3–4 years in penetration testing
- Level
- Advanced
- Role
- Penetration Tester
- Exam code
- PT0-003
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How many questions are on the CompTIA PenTest+ exam?
The PT0-003 exam has up to 90 questions, and you get 165 minutes.
What is the passing score for CompTIA PenTest+?
You need 750 out of 900.
How much does the CompTIA PenTest+ exam cost?
Varies by country. CompTIA shows the price for your country before you pay.
When does PT0-003 retire?
CompTIA hasn’t announced one yet. We check CompTIA’s site every week, and this page changes the day it does.
What experience do I need for CompTIA PenTest+?
CompTIA recommends 3–4 years in penetration testing. It isn’t required to sit the exam.
How should I study for CompTIA PenTest+?
Weight your time like the exam: Attacks and Exploits carries the most (35%). Take the free practice test to find your weakest domains, make a study plan around them, and before you book, sit full-length timed practice exams until you pass them comfortably.
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