About the PENTEST Exam
The PENTEST (PenTest+) is a Professional-level certification exam. It tests your knowledge across 4 domains: Planning and Scoping (14%), Information Gathering and Vulnerability Scanning (22%), Attacks and Exploits (30%), Reporting and Communication (18%). This study hub provides 4 topic-specific question sets, 1 cheat sheets, 1 flashcard decks, and 3 structured study plans to help you prepare comprehensively.
CompTIA Certification Stacking
CompTIA certifications are vendor-neutral and stackable — each certification builds on the previous, creating clear career pathways in IT support, networking, security, and cloud administration.
ITF+ → A+ → Network+ → Security+
The core pathway takes you from IT fundamentals through hardware/software support, networking essentials, and security foundations. This stack is the gold standard for launching an IT career and satisfies the DoD 8570 baseline requirement.
Server+ · Linux+ · Cloud+
Infrastructure certifications validate skills in server administration, Linux systems management, and cloud deployment. These are ideal for system administrators and DevOps engineers moving beyond desktop support.
CySA+ → PenTest+ → CASP+
The cybersecurity pathway progresses from defensive analysis (CySA+) through offensive testing (PenTest+) to advanced security architecture (CASP+). CySA+ and CASP+ are approved for DoD 8570 IAT and IAM roles.
Data+ · Project+
Data+ covers data governance, analytics, and visualisation for aspiring data professionals. Project+ validates IT project management skills without requiring PMP-level experience.
Practice Questions by PENTEST Topic
Drill down into specific PenTest+ topics with focused practice questions for each exam domain.
Exam Domains
The PENTEST exam covers 4 domains. Study each domain's objectives, key topics, and tips.
🎯 Free PenTest+ Mock Exam
Simulate the CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) exam.
- ✓ Randomized from 200+ questions
- ✓ 165-minute countdown timer
- ✓ All domains covered
- ✓ Instant pass/fail scoring (750/900)
- ✓ Detailed explanations
- ✓ Unlimited retakes
CompTIA Exam Format & Question Types
CompTIA exams are known for including performance-based questions (PBQs) alongside traditional multiple-choice questions. PBQs present simulated environments where you must perform tasks like configuring a firewall, troubleshooting a network topology, or setting up a RAID array.
📊 Scoring
CompTIA uses a scaled scoring model from 100 to 900. Passing scores vary by exam — for example, A+ Core 1 requires 675, Security+ requires 750, and CySA+ requires 750. Higher-level exams typically have higher pass marks.
🔄 Renewal
CompTIA certifications are valid for three years. Renew through continuing education (CE) credits, earning a higher-level CompTIA certification, or retaking the exam. The CE programme allows you to maintain your certification through activities like training, teaching, or publishing.
Study Plans
Structured PenTest+ study plans for every timeline.
7-Day PenTest+ Crash Plan
Intensive 7-day review for the CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) exam.
30 Days30-Day PenTest+ Study Plan
Structured 30-day study plan for the CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) exam.
90 Days90-Day PenTest+ Study Plan
Comprehensive 90-day study plan for the CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) exam.
Cheat Sheets
Quick-reference guides for PenTest+ — perfect for last-minute review.
Flashcards
Interactive PenTest+ flashcards for active recall across all exam domains.
Why CompTIA Certifications Matter
CompTIA certifications are globally recognised and vendor-neutral, meaning the skills you learn apply across any technology stack. They are particularly valued in government and defence sectors — CompTIA Security+, CySA+, and CASP+ meet U.S. Department of Defense Directive 8570/8140 requirements for information assurance positions.
For career starters, the A+ certification remains the most widely requested entry-level IT credential. For experienced professionals, CySA+ and PenTest+ demonstrate specialised cybersecurity skills that command premium salaries in a job market with a persistent skills shortage.