Everyone studies differently, so ActualCollection offers the Peoplecert PeopleCert DevSecOps prep material in three formats: a printable PDF, a desktop test engine for Windows, and an online test engine that runs in any browser. All three carry the same 40 practice questions.
Peoplecert DevSecOps Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | PeopleCert |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | PeopleCert DevSecOps Exam |
| Exam Number: | DevSecOps / DSOF |
| Available Languages: | Portuguese (Brazil), English, Japanese, Chinese |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40 |
| Exam Format: | Open Book, Multiple Choice, Web Proctored |
| Passing Score: | 65% |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Related Certifications: | DevOps Fundamentals DevSecOps Practitioner (DSOP) |
| Exam Duration: | 60 minutes |
| Exam Price: | 270 USD |
| Recommended Training: | DevOps Institute Official Training PeopleCert Accredited Training Providers |
| Exam Registration: | PeopleCert Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online, remotely proctored via PeopleCert platform |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; basic IT/DevOps knowledge recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.peoplecert.org/browse-certifications/devops/DevOps-13/devsecops-foundation-3778 |
Peoplecert DevSecOps Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: General Security Concepts | 11% | - CIA triad and threat landscape - Security testing fundamentals - OWASP Top 10 / API Top 10 |
| Topic 2: Governance, Risk, Compliance & Audit | 10% | - Policy enforcement - Auditability and traceability - Compliance as code |
| Topic 3: Identity and Access Management | 11% | - IAM integration in DevOps pipeline - Least privilege principle - Secrets management |
| Topic 4: Operational Security | 12% | - Pipeline hardening - Container and cloud security - Software supply chain security |
| Topic 5: Strategic Considerations | 12% | - Risk management and threat modeling - Shift-left security approach - DevSecOps roadmap and maturity |
| Topic 6: Culture and Management | 12% | - Building a security-first culture - Security champions and RACI model - Breaking silos and shared responsibility |
| Topic 7: Application Security | 12% | - Secure SDLC - Infrastructure as Code security - SAST, DAST, IAST, SCA tools |
| Topic 8: Realizing DevSecOps Outcomes | 12% | - CALMS framework and Three Ways - Origins and evolution of DevSecOps - Business value and risk reduction |
| Topic 9: Logging, Monitoring & Response | 8% | - Security observability - Alerting and incident response - Metrics and continuous improvement |
Answers Every DevSecOps Candidate Should Read First
The Peoplecert PeopleCert DevSecOps exam is the official PeopleCert test registered under exam code DevSecOps. Passing it earns you the DevSecOps Foundation (DSOF) certification, a credential at the Foundation level. It is also linked to the related certifications: DevSecOps Practitioner (DSOP), DevOps Fundamentals. PeopleCert exams are valued because they test job-ready skills, so a passing score here carries real weight on a resume.
The Peoplecert PeopleCert DevSecOps exam includes 40 questions to be completed within 60 minutes. Do the pacing math before exam day: with that many items on the clock, you need a steady rhythm and the discipline to flag a hard question and move on instead of stalling. Two or three full timed sessions with the ActualCollection test engine will show you exactly what that pace feels like, so time pressure stops being a factor on the real day.
To pass the Peoplecert PeopleCert DevSecOps exam you need 65%, and the official registration fee is 270 USD. A retake is not discounted: a failed attempt means paying the full 270 USD again, so treat your first sitting as the expensive one. A sensible rule is to book your seat only after you are scoring comfortably above the passing mark on the ActualCollection practice tests, not just squeaking past it once.
No formal prerequisites; basic IT/DevOps knowledge recommended
Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.
Registration for the Peoplecert PeopleCert DevSecOps exam goes through the official channels below.
As for the delivery format, the exam is taken Online, remotely proctored via PeopleCert platform.
PeopleCert points candidates toward the following training options for Peoplecert PeopleCert DevSecOps.
Course work builds the foundation; question practice makes it stick. The 40 practice questions in the ActualCollection DevSecOps package let you rehearse each topic under exam-style pressure before the real thing.
Yes. ActualCollection offers a free PDF demo of the Peoplecert PeopleCert DevSecOps material so you can judge the question quality and format before spending anything. After purchase, your license includes 365 days of free updates, and if you want to keep receiving updates after that period, renewals are available at a 50% discount.
If you take the Peoplecert PeopleCert DevSecOps exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, ActualCollection backs you with a 100% money-back guarantee. The claim must match the exam your product covers: attempts taken within 3 days of purchase are not eligible (that is too little preparation time), and neither are downloaded-but-unused products, free materials, or expired orders. The candidate name must match the payer name, and you need to submit a scanned enrollment slip plus the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of the exam; claims are processed within 7 days. Prefer not to refund? You can swap instead and receive two other exam products of equal value for free while keeping the update service on your original purchase.
Delivery itself is instant: your files are downloadable right away and emailed to you within one minute of payment. If nothing arrives within 2 hours, contact customer service. There is no limit on how many computers you may install the software on.
The official Peoplecert PeopleCert DevSecOps syllabus is organized into 9 domains. Key areas include Logging, Monitoring & Response (8%), Culture and Management (12%), and Identity and Access Management (11%). The complete, up-to-date topic list appears in the exam topics section above; work through it line by line and flag anything you cannot yet explain in your own words.
Peoplecert PeopleCert DevSecOps Sample Questions:
Which of the following BEST describes static application security testing (SAST)?
- A. Analyzes code for vulnerabilities by interacting with the application functionality.
- B. A security testing methodology that examines application vulnerabilities as it is running.
- C. A security testing methodology that examines code for flaws and weaknesses
- D. Analyzes the software composition for vulnerabilities with open-source frameworks
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
When of the following statements BEST describes penetration testing?
- A. A simulated cyber attack to check for exploitable vulnerabilities
- B. A coordinated cyber attack to check for planned vulnerabilities
- C. A coordinated cyber attack to check simulated vulnerabilities
- D. A planned cyber attack to check for actionable vulnerabilities
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
Which of the following BEST describes a public key cryptography architect?
- A. Messages are encrypted into cipher text and then are deciphered upon receipt by using a pair of public keys.
- B. A person sends a message that is encrypted by the use of a public key, and the receiver can decipher the message using their private key.
- C. Messages are encrypted into cipher text and then are deciphered upon receipt by using a pair of secure private keys.
- D. A person sends a message that is encrypted by using their private key, and the receiver must also use that private key to decipher the message.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
When of the following BEST describes now the security principle of validation of a user's access and actions differ within a DevSecOps mindset versus a more traditional approach to this principle?
- A. The act of validation is at the point of request
- B. The act of validation is continuous and ongoing
- C. The ad of validation is at the point of access
- D. The act of validation focuses on credentials.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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