CREST Registered Penetration Tester (CRT)

Mastering Core Skills for Effective Penetration Testing
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This practice test is designed to equip candidates with essential skills required for successful penetration testing. Covering topics like network security, web technologies, and database vulnerabilities, it prepares participants for real-world scenarios. Gain confidence and proficiency with 80 targeted questions that will enhance your understanding and abilities in cybersecurity.
  • Exam name: CREST Registered Penetration Tester (CRT)
  • Duration: 150 min
  • Exam type: Information Technology (IT) / Cybersecurity Exam
  • Questions per exam: 80
  • Language: English
  • Passing Score: 65% 
Practice Test

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  • 6 Full practice tests
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  • Exam practice
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Lesson series

What you will learn?

- In-depth understanding of DNS structures, queries, and related vulnerabilities.
- Proficiency in network connection concepts, traffic analysis, and service identification.
- Expertise in web technologies, including security vulnerabilities and web app frameworks.
- Knowledge of both Windows and Linux/UNIX security assessment techniques.
- Familiarity with database security, user enumeration, and common exploit vectors.

CREST Registered Penetration Tester (CRT)

Welcome to the CREST Registered Penetration Tester (CRT) Practice Test, a comprehensive assessment designed to help aspiring penetration testers enhance their skills and knowledge in various domains crucial for a successful career in cybersecurity. This practice test is divided into eight distinct subtopics, each comprising ten meticulously crafted questions that cover a wide range of essential concepts. Candidates will be evaluated on their understanding and practical application of core technical skills, internet information gathering, network analysis, network services, Microsoft Windows security, Linux/Unix security assessment, web technologies, and database management. Each section focuses on real-world scenarios and tools that penetration testers frequently encounter, providing a balanced mix of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience.

After completing the practice test, candidates can expect to gain valuable insights into their current understanding and proficiency in penetration testing methodologies. This assessment is not only a valuable learning tool but also serves as an excellent benchmark, enabling participants to identify areas where they need to improve before embarking on their actual certification exam. The questions are thoughtfully curated to reflect the latest trends and challenges in the field of penetration testing, ensuring that candidates are well-versed in both foundational and advanced topics. By engaging with this practice test, candidates will instill confidence in their ability to tackle real-world penetration testing scenarios effectively.

The CREST Registered Penetration Tester (CRT) Practice Test is ideal for both newcomers and seasoned professionals looking to refine their skills. Upon completion, candidates can review their answers, gain feedback on their performance, and pinpoint specific areas for further study, ultimately aiding in their preparation for the CRT certification exam. The knowledge and skills gained from this practice test will empower candidates to conduct robust security assessments, effectively identify vulnerabilities within systems, and contribute to the overall security posture of organizations. Embrace this opportunity to elevate your expertise in penetration testing and take a confident step toward achieving your certification goals.

  • Certification Syllables

    • Core Technical Skills 
    • The candidate will demonstrate the use of prescribed tools to interpret output and be able to conduct fingerprinting.(10) 
    • Internet Information Gathering and Reconnaissance 
    • The candidate will have a good understanding of DNS, including SOA, NS, MX, A, AAAA, CNAME, PTR, TXT, HINFO, SVT, as well as DNS queries, passive DNS monitoring and dangling DNS entries and their vulnerabilities.(10) 
    • Networks 
    • The candidate will demonstrate a good understanding of network connections, VLAN Tagging, IPv4, network mapping, devices and filtering, traffic analysis (intercept and monitor (PCAP)), TCP, UDP, Service Identification and Host Discovery. (10) 
    • Network Services 
    • The candidate will have a good understanding of the concepts of Unencrypted Services (Telnet, FTP, SNMP, HTTP), TLS/SSL, Name Resolution Services (DNS, NetBIOS/WINS, LLMNR, mDNS),  Management Services, (Telnet, Cisco Reverse Talent), SSH, HTTP, Remote Powershell, WMI, WinRM, RDP, VNC, X), Desktop Access, IPsec, FTP, TFTP. SNMP. SSH, NFS and its security attributes, SMB including Win File shares and Samba, LDAP, Berkely R* Services and trust relationships, Finger, RPC Services, NTP and SMTP and Mail Servers.(10) 
    • Microsoft Windows Security 
    • The candidate will demonstrate a good understanding of Windows reconnaissance, network and active directory enumeration, Windows passwords, processes and file permissions, registry, Windows remote and local exploitation, post exploitation, patch management, Windows desktop lockdown and common Windows applications.(10) 
    • Linux/UNIX Security Assessment 
    • The candidate will have a good understanding of Linux/Unix reconnaissance, Linux/Unix network enumeration, Linux/Unix passwords, Linux/Unix file permissions and Linux/Unix processes.(10) 
    • Web Technologies 
    • The candidate will have a good understanding of web servers, web app frameworks (including .NET, J2EE, Coldfusion, Ruby on Rails, NodeJS, Django, Flask), common web applications, web protocols, mark up languages, web app reconnaissance, information gathering, web authentication and authorisation, input validation, XSS, SQL, mail and OS command injection, sessions, cookies, session hijacking, XS request forgery, web cryptography, parameter manipulation, directory traversal, file uploads and web app logic flaws.   (10) 
    • Databases 
    • The candidate will have a good understanding of SQL relational databases, MS SQL servers, Oracle RDBMS, MySQL and PostgreSQL, understand user enumeration of usernames, Unix vulnerabilities, FTP, SMTP, NFS, R* Services, X11, RPC services and SSH.(10)

  • Who is this exam for?

    - Aspiring penetration testers seeking to enhance their technical skill set.
    - IT professionals aiming to secure career advancement in cybersecurity.
    - Students enrolled in cybersecurity programs looking to supplement their education.
    - Security consultants and auditors wanting to validate their assessments and methodologies.

Frequently asked questions

How should I prepare for the practice test?

Review each of the subtopics thoroughly and practice using relevant tools and scenarios to solidify your understanding.

Are the questions in the practice test similar to those in the actual certification exam?

Yes, the questions are designed to reflect the key concepts and skills assessed in the CREST Registered Penetration Tester certification.

What is the completion time for the practice test?

The practice test consists of 80 questions and is designed to be completed in approximately 2 hours.

Will I receive feedback on my answers?

Yes, upon completion, you will receive detailed explanations for each question to help you understand the correct answers and improve your knowledge.
Lesson series

CREST Registered Penetration Tester (CRT)

This practice test is designed to equip candidates with essential skills required for successful penetration testing. Covering topics like network security, web technologies, and database vulnerabilities, it prepares participants for real-world scenarios. Gain confidence and proficiency with 80 targeted questions that will enhance your understanding and abilities in cybersecurity.
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