CompTIA · Official Blueprint · Last reviewed May 2026
The official CompTIA PT0-003 exam covers 5 domains. Domain weights tell you exactly how much of the exam each topic represents — and where to invest your study time.
Covers the topics, concepts, and applied skills examined under the Post-exploitation and Lateral Movement domain. Study the official exam objectives and practise questions in this area to build confidence and accuracy before your exam.
Covers the topics, concepts, and applied skills examined under the Vulnerability Discovery and Analysis domain. Study the official exam objectives and practise questions in this area to build confidence and accuracy before your exam.
Practice Vulnerability Discovery and Analysis questionsCovers the topics, concepts, and applied skills examined under the Engagement Management domain. Study the official exam objectives and practise questions in this area to build confidence and accuracy before your exam.
Practice Engagement Management questionsCovers the topics, concepts, and applied skills examined under the Reconnaissance and Enumeration domain. Study the official exam objectives and practise questions in this area to build confidence and accuracy before your exam.
Practice Reconnaissance and Enumeration questionsCovers the topics, concepts, and applied skills examined under the Attacks and Exploits domain. Study the official exam objectives and practise questions in this area to build confidence and accuracy before your exam.
Practice Attacks and Exploits questionsThe heaviest domain on the PT0-003 is "Attacks and Exploits" at 35%. Start here and return to it regularly.
Allocate study time proportional to domain weight — a 25% domain deserves roughly 25% of your prep hours.
Never skip a low-weight domain. A 10% domain still represents 5–7 exam questions — enough to make the difference between pass and fail.
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