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PT0-003
Master all 5 exam domains for the PT0-003 certification. Understanding the exam objectives and their weightings is crucial for focused, efficient preparation.
Exam Overview
Total Domains5
DifficultyPROFESSIONAL
Questions85
Passing Score750/900
Exam Domains
All Exam Objectives
5 domains covering 100% of the exam
1
Planning and Scoping
14% of exam14%
~12 questions
2
Information Gathering and Vulnerability Scanning
22% of exam22%
~19 questions
3
Attacks and Exploits
30% of exam30%
~26 questions
4
Reporting and Communication
18% of exam18%
~15 questions
5
Tools and Code Analysis
16% of exam16%
~14 questions
Strategy
Study Strategy by Domain Weight
Prioritize your study time based on exam weightings
Highest Priority
Attacks and Exploits
30%
Allocate approximately 24 hours of study time
Information Gathering and Vulnerability Scanning
22%
Allocate approximately 18 hours of study time
Reporting and Communication
18%
Allocate approximately 14 hours of study time
Tools and Code Analysis
16%
Allocate approximately 13 hours of study time
Planning and Scoping
14%
Allocate approximately 11 hours of study time
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