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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”), he/she 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 3.0  \nTEST DETAILS  \nRequired exam PT0-001  \nNumber of questions Maximum of 80  \nType of questions Multiple choice and performance-based  \nLength of test 165 minutes  \nRecommended experience 3 to 4 years of hands-on experience performing  \npenetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and vulnerability management  \nPassing score 750 (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 15%  \n2.0 Information Gathering and  \nVulnerability Identification 22%  \n3.0 Attacks and Exploits 30%  \n4.0 Penetration Testing Tools 17%  \n5.0 Reporting and Communication 16%  \nTotal 100%  \nCompTIA PenTest+ Certification Exam Objectives Version 3.0  \n1.0 Planning and Scoping  \n 1.1 Explain the importance of planning for an engagement.  \n• Understanding the target audience  \n• Rules of engagement  \n• Communication escalation path  \n• Resources and requirements  \n-Confidentiality of findings  \n-Known vs. unknown  \n• Budget  \n• Impact analysis andremediation timelines  \n• Disclaimers  \n-Point-in-time assessment  \n-Comprehensiveness  \n• Technical constraints  \n• Support resources  \n-WSDL/WADL  \n-SOAP project file  \n-SDK documentation  \n-Swagger document  \n-XSD  \n-Sample application requests  \n-Architectural diagrams  \n 1.2 Explain key legal concepts.  \n• Contracts  \n-SOW  \n-MSA  \n-NDA  \n• Environmental differences  \n-Export restrictions  \n-Local and national government restrictions  \n-Corpor","cbCailh77JcNlXCq","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailh77JcNlXCq","pdf",137144,16,"English","# About the Exam\n# Exam Development\n# CompTIA Authorized Materials Use Policy\n# Test Details\n# Exam Objectives (Domains)\n## 1.0 Planning and Scoping\n## 2.0 Information Gathering and Vulnerability Identification","[{\"question\":\"What skills does the CompTIA PenTest+ exam certify the candidate has?\",\"answer\":\"The exam certifies knowledge and skills to plan and scope assessments, meet legal and compliance requirements, perform vulnerability scanning and penetration testing, and analyze results. 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