GIAC GPEN

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GIAC GPEN Exam Overview:

GIAC GPEN Exam Syllabus Topics:

GIAC Certified Penetration Tester: Common Questions From Candidates

What is the GIAC Certified Penetration Tester certification exam?

The GIAC Certified Penetration Tester exam (code: GPEN) is the official GIAC exam that leads to the GIAC Information Security certification. It sits at the Advanced level of the GIAC certification track. It is also connected with related credentials such as GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT), GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN). Passing it proves to employers that your skills have been validated by GIAC itself, which is why the GPEN credential keeps showing up in job postings.

How many questions are in the GPEN exam, and how long does it take?

The GIAC Certified Penetration Tester exam gives you 180 minutes to work through 82. Pacing matters more than most candidates expect, so before exam day, run at least one full timed session in the Dumpkiller test engine to learn how long you can afford per question. If an item stalls you, flag it and move on — coming back later beats burning five minutes on a single question.

What score do I need to pass the GPEN exam, and how much does it cost?

The passing score for the GIAC Certified Penetration Tester exam is 73%, and the official registration fee is USD $999. Remember that a failed attempt means paying that fee in full again, so a timed self-assessment with Dumpkiller practice questions about a week before your exam date is a cheap way to confirm you are scoring comfortably above 73%.

Are there any prerequisites for the GPEN exam?

According to GIAC, the following applies: No formal prerequisites; hands-on penetration testing experience or SANS SEC560 recommended. Certification policies do change from time to time, so confirm the latest requirements on the official exam page at https://www.giac.org/certification/penetration-tester-gpen before you register.

Can I try the GPEN practice questions before buying?

Yes. Dumpkiller offers a free GPEN PDF demo so you can review the question style, difficulty, and explanations before committing to anything. After purchase, your GIAC Certified Penetration Tester material includes 365 days of free updates, and if your product expires after that, you can extend the update service at a 50% discount from your member zone.

What happens if I do not pass the GPEN exam, and how is my order delivered?

If you take the corresponding GPEN exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, you can apply for a full refund under our 100% Money Back Guarantee, subject to a few conditions: the failed exam must be the one matching your purchase; sitting the exam within 3 days of purchase does not qualify, since that leaves too little preparation time; downloading the material without actually taking the exam does not qualify; free materials and expired orders are excluded; and the candidate name must match the payer name. To apply, send a scanned copy of your enrollment slip together with your official Score Report (PDF) within 2 days after the exam, and claims are processed within 7 days. If you would rather not take a refund, you can exchange your purchase for two free products of equal value while keeping the update service on the product you originally bought. As for delivery, everything is an instant download: your products are sent to your email within one minute of payment — contact customer service if nothing arrives within 2 hours — and there is no limit on the number of computers you can install the software on.

What topics are covered in the GPEN exam?

The official GIAC Certified Penetration Tester syllabus is organized into 4 main domains. The first three are Exploitation and Post-Exploitation, Vulnerability Scanning, and Advanced Attacks and Platform Focus. For the full domain-by-domain breakdown, see the complete Exam Topics outline above.

GIAC Certified Penetration Tester Sample Questions:

Question 1

Victor wants to use Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) to establish a wireless network connection using his computer running on Windows XP operating system. Which of the following are the most likely threats to his computer?
Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.

A. Information of probing for networks can be viewed using a wireless analyzer and may be used to gain access.
B. It will not allow the configuration of encryption and MAC filtering. Sending information is not secure on wireless network.
C. Attacker by creating a fake wireless network with high power antenna cause Victor's computer to associate with his network to gain access.
D. Attacker can use the Ping Flood DoS attack if WZC is used.

Question 2

You are pen testing a network and have shell access to a machine via Netcat. You try to use ssh to access another machine from the first machine. What is the expected result?

A. The ssh connection will succeed If you have root access on the intermediate machine
B. The ssh connection will succeed if no password required
C. The ssh connection will succeed
D. The ssh connection will fail

Question 3

Which of the following protocols is the mandatory part of the WPA2 standard in the wireless networking?

A. WEP
B. ARP
C. TKIP
D. CCMP

Question 4

Which of the following tools can be used to perform brute force attack on a remote database?
Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

A. nmap
B. SQLDict
C. FindSA
D. SQLBF

Question 5

An executive in your company reports odd behavior on her PDA. After investigation you discover that a trusted device is actually copying data off the PDA. The executive tells you that the behavior started shortly after accepting an e-business card from an unknown person. What type of attack is this?

A. Session Hijacking
B. Privilege Escalation
C. PDA Hijacking
D. Bluesnarfing

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