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Here you have the best CompTIA PT0-003 practice exam questions

You have 199 total questions across 40 pages (5 per page)
These questions were last updated on February 22, 2026
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Question 1 of 199

A penetration tester wants to send a specific network packet with custom flags and sequence numbers to a vulnerable target. Which of the following should the tester use?

tcprelay

Bluecrack

Scapy

tcpdump

Question 2 of 199

Which of the following explains the reason a tester would opt to use DREAD over PTES during the planning phase of a penetration test?

The tester is conducting a web application test.

The tester is assessing a mobile application.

The tester is evaluating a thick client application.

The tester is creating a threat model.

Question 3 of 199

A penetration tester is performing a security review of a web application. Which of the following should the tester leverage to identify the presence of vulnerable open-source libraries?

IAST

DAST

SCA

Question 4 of 199

A penetration tester finds that an application responds with the contents of the /etc/passwd file when the following payload is sent:
Exam PT0-003: Question 4 - Image 1

Which of the following should the tester recommend in the report to best prevent this type of vulnerability?

Drop all excessive file permissions with chmod o-rwx.

Ensure the requests application access logs are reviewed frequently.

Disable the use of external entities.

Implement a WAF to filter all incoming requests.

Question 5 of 199

A penetration tester is conducting reconnaissance for an upcoming assessment of a large corporate client. The client authorized spear phishing in the rules of engagement. Which of the following should the tester do first when developing the phishing campaign?

Shoulder surfing

Recon-ng

Social media

Password dumps

About the CompTIA PT0-003 Certification Exam

About the Exam

The CompTIA PT0-003 (CompTIA PenTest+) validates your knowledge and skills. Passing demonstrates proficiency and can boost your career prospects in the field.

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