PenTest+ exam format: domains, weightings and length
CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-003 is examined across 5 domains. The weightings below decide how much of the exam each domain is worth — and therefore where preparation time pays off.
Domains and weightings
| Domain | Exam weight | Our questions |
|---|---|---|
| Attacks and Exploits | 35% | 304 |
| Reconnaissance and Enumeration | 21% | 183 |
| Vulnerability Discovery and Analysis | 17% | 148 |
| Post-exploitation and Lateral Movement | 14% | 122 |
| Engagement Management | 13% | 113 |
Length and number of questions
- Time: 165 minutes
- Questions: 90
- Passing score: 750 on a scale of 100–900 — what PenTest+ needs to pass →
Question formats in our PenTest+ bank
These are the formats among the 870 PenTest+ questions we publish. They describe our bank, not the vendor's blueprint.
- single choice: 783 questions
- multi choice: 87 questions
All 870 PenTest+ practice questions, every option explained →
Know which domain is costing you marks
The weightings tell you what the exam rewards. A readiness check tells you where you stand in each one.
Test your PenTest+ readiness — freeMore on PenTest+
- PenTest+ certification: requirements, cost and exam format →
- PenTest+ passing score →
- PenTest+ practice questions by domain →
Domain weightings as published by the exam vendor · Question counts are from the Certsqill PenTest+ bank (870 questions).
