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CompTIA PT1-001 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | CompTIA |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | CompTIA Penetration Tester Certification Beta Exam |
| Exam Number: | PT1-001 |
| Exam Duration: | 165 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice, Performance-based |
| Exam Price: | Discounted beta rate; standard $349 USD |
| Passing Score: | Beta exam: score not finalized; standard scale 100–900 |
| Related Certifications: | CompTIA CASP+ CompTIA CySA+ CompTIA Security+ |
| Real Exam Qty: | Approx. 85 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Available Languages: | English, Japanese |
| Recommended Training: | CompTIA CertMaster Learn CompTIA Official Study Guide |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Scheduling CompTIA Official Registration |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing (CBT) at Pearson VUE centers or online proctored |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended: CompTIA Security+ or equivalent, 3–4 years hands-on cybersecurity experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.comptia.org/certifications/pentest |
CompTIA PT1-001 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Reporting and Communication | 16% | - Findings documentation and risk rating - Remediation recommendations - Post-engagement activities |
| Topic 2: Information Gathering and Vulnerability Identification | 22% | - Vulnerability validation and prioritization - Network and host scanning - Passive and active reconnaissance techniques |
| Topic 3: Penetration Testing Tools | 17% | - Exploitation and post-exploitation tools - Scripting and automation basics - Reconnaissance and scanning tools |
| Topic 4: Attacks and Exploits | 30% | - Wireless, cloud, and mobile testing - Password attacks and privilege escalation - Network, system, and application exploitation |
| Topic 5: Planning and Scoping | 15% | - Engagement rules and scope definition - Legal, compliance, and ethical considerations - Risk analysis and methodology selection |
CompTIA PT1-001 Exam: Frequently Asked Questions
The CompTIA Penetration Tester Certification Beta exam is the official CompTIA test registered under exam code PT1-001. Passing it earns you the PenTest+ (Penetration Tester) certification, a credential at the Intermediate / Professional level. It is also linked to the related certifications: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA CASP+. CompTIA exams are valued because they test job-ready skills, so a passing score here carries real weight on a resume.
The CompTIA Penetration Tester Certification Beta exam includes Approx. 85 questions to be completed within 165 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 CompTIA Penetration Tester Certification Beta exam you need Beta exam: score not finalized; standard scale 100–900, and the official registration fee is Discounted beta rate; standard $349 USD. A retake is not discounted: a failed attempt means paying the full Discounted beta rate; standard $349 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 mandatory prerequisites; recommended: CompTIA Security+ or equivalent, 3–4 years hands-on cybersecurity experience
Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.
Registration for the CompTIA Penetration Tester Certification Beta exam goes through the official channels below.
As for the delivery format, the exam is taken Computer-based testing (CBT) at Pearson VUE centers or online proctored.
CompTIA points candidates toward the following training options for CompTIA Penetration Tester Certification Beta.
Course work builds the foundation; question practice makes it stick. The 0 practice questions in the ActualCollection PT1-001 package let you rehearse each topic under exam-style pressure before the real thing.
Yes. ActualCollection offers a free PDF demo of the CompTIA Penetration Tester Certification Beta 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.
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The official CompTIA Penetration Tester Certification Beta syllabus is organized into 5 domains. Key areas include Attacks and Exploits (30%), Penetration Testing Tools (17%), and Reporting and Communication (16%). 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.
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