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Objectives  \nEXAM NUMBER: PT0-002  \nAbout the Exam  \nCandidates are encouraged to use this document to help prepare for the CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) certification exam. The CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam will verify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to:  \n• Plan and scope a penetration testing engagement  \n• Understand legal and compliance requirements  \n• Perform vulnerability scanning and penetration testing using appropriate tools and techniques, and then analyze the results  \n• Produce a written report containing proposed remediation techniques, effectively communicate results to the management team, and provide practical recommendations  \nThis is equivalent to three to four years of hands-on experience working in a security consultant or penetration tester job role.  \nThese content examples are meant to clarify the test objectives and should not be construed as a comprehensive listing of all the content of this examination.  \nEXAM ACCREDITATION  \nThe CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) exam is accredited by ANSI to show compliance with the ISO 17024 standard and, as such, undergoes regular reviews and updates to the exam objectives.  \nEXAM DEVELOPMENT  \nCompTIA exams result from subject-matter expert workshops and industry-wide survey results regarding the skills and knowledge required of an IT professional.  \nCompTIA AUTHORIZED MATERIALS USE POLICY  \nCompTIA Certifications, LLC is not affiliated with and does not authorize, endorse, or condone utilizing any content provided by unauthorized third-party training sites (aka “brain dumps”) . Individuals who utilize such materials in preparation for any CompTIA examination will have their certifications revoked and be suspended from future testing in accordance with the CompTIA Candidate Agreement. In an effort to more clearly communicate CompTIA’s exam policies on use of unauthorized study materials, CompTIA directs all certification candidates to the CompTIA Certification Exam Policies. Please review all CompTIA policies before beginning the study process for any CompTIA exam. Candidates will be required to abide by the CompTIA Candidate Agreement. If a candidate has a question as to whether study materials are considered unauthorized (aka “brain dumps”), they should contact CompTIA at [examsecurity@comptia.org](examsecurity@comptia.org) to confirm.  \nPLEASE NOTE  \nThe lists of examples provided in bulleted format are not exhaustive lists. Other examples of technologies, processes, or tasks pertaining to each objective may also be included on the exam although not listed or covered in this objectives document. CompTIA is constantly reviewing the content of our exams and updating test questions to be sure our exams are current, and the security of the questions is protected. When necessary, we will publish updated exams based on existing exam objectives. Please know that all related exam preparation materials will still be valid.  \nCompTIA PenTest+ Certification Exam Objectives Version 9.0 (Exam Number: PT0-002) Copyright © 2020 CompTIA, Inc. All rights reserved.  \nTEST DETAILS  \nRequired exam  \nNumber of questions Types of questions Length of test Recommended experience  \nPassing score  \nPT0-002  \nMaximum of 85  \nMultiple-choice and performance-based 165 minutes  \n3–4 years of hands-on experience performing penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and code analysis  \n750 (on a scale of 100-900)  \nEXAM OBJECTIVES (DOMAINS)  \nThe table below lists the domains measured by this examination and the extent to which they are represented.  \nDOMAIN PERCENTAGE OF EXAMINATION  \n1.0 Planning and Scoping 14%  \n2.0 Information Gathering and Vulnerability Scanning 22%  \n3.0 Attacks and Exploits 30%  \n4.0 Reporting and Communication 18%  \n5.0 Tools and Code Analysis 16%  \nTotal 100%  \nCompTIA PenTest+ Certification Exam Objectives Version 9.0 (Exam Number: PT0-002) Copyright © 2020 CompTIA, Inc. 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