Exam Coverage
Exam coverage for the CompTIA PenTest+ CertMaster Learn Practice
Test includes the core cybersecurity and penetration testing domains
required for ethical hacking and vulnerability assessment. It focuses on
planning and scoping engagements, information gathering,
vulnerability identification, exploitation techniques, post-exploitation
activities, and reporting findings. The exam evaluates understanding of
network and application security, scripting and automation, tools and
techniques used in penetration testing, and legal and compliance
considerations. Emphasis is placed on practical application of
offensive security skills, analyzing vulnerabilities, conducting
,controlled attacks, documenting results, and providing actionable
recommendations to improve organizational security posture.
What is the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)?
A Resource for CyberSecurity Awareness
PenTesters finish performing an exercise for a software development
team. What might the testers mention in a final report? (Select all that
apply.)
Strong Hash Functions, Credential usage
,How is a PenTest report tracked while it passes through many hands
before delivery?
Chain of Custody
A systems administrator tells security engineers that a recent server
breach succeeded without warning. The engineers explain that the
attack was a Living off the Land (LoTL) attack and the system did not
throw any alerts for what reason?
Native OS Tools were used in the attack
, A PenTest team must have a strong ethical background. Which issue is
ethics related?
Failed background check
A PenTest team reports an issue to a client that may have legal
ramifications. Which of the following issues may have legal
ramifications, if reported.
It is important to be able to identify and report any criminal activity,
even if the activity occurred by accident. For example, if someone on
the team were to inadvertently scan the wrong network.