CompTIA PenTest+ Study Guide

Planning to sit the CompTIA PT0-003 exam? CompTIA offers the CompTIA PenTest+, and this FAQ collects the questions candidates ask most often — what the exam covers, who it is designed for, how it is structured and scored, how demanding it is, and how to prepare for it with purpose. For official eligibility, policies and updates, visit CompTIA’s official exam page.

The CompTIA PT0-003 exam’s content is organized into five domains: Engagement management (13%), Reconnaissance and enumeration (21%), Vulnerability discovery and analysis (17%), Attacks and exploits (35%), and Post-exploitation and lateral movement (14%). Use this guide to understand what the exam expects before you build a study plan, and come back to it as your preparation moves from reading to practice.

CompTIA PT0-003 — Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

SECTION A: CompTIA PT0-003 Certification Overview

Q1. What is the CompTIA PT0-003 exam?

PT0-003 is the exam code for CompTIA PenTest+ V3, the certification for penetration testers and security consultants who plan, run and report on authorized security tests. CompTIA launched PT0-003 on December 17, 2024, and it is the current PenTest+ exam, with up to 90 questions in 165 minutes. Passing PT0-003 alone earns CompTIA PenTest+.

Q2. Who should take the CompTIA PT0-003 exam?