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GIAC Certified Penetration Tester  •  GIAC

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Q1 MultipleChoice

Which of the following characters will you use to check whether an application is vulnerable to an SQL injection attack?

Correct Answer: A
Q2 MultipleChoice

The employees of CCN Inc. require remote access to the company's proxy servers. In order to provide solid wireless security, the company uses LEAP as the authentication protocol. Which of the following is supported by the LEAP protocol?

Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

Correct Answer: B, C
Q3 MultipleChoice

What does TCSEC stand for?

Correct Answer: A
Q4 MultipleChoice

LM hash is one of the password schemes that Microsoft LAN Manager and Microsoft Windows versions prior to the Windows Vista use to store user passwords that are less than 15 characters long. If you provide a password seven characters or less, the second half of the LM hash is always

__________.

Correct Answer: D
Q5 MultipleChoice

Which of the following options holds the strongest password?

Correct Answer: B

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are no formal prerequisites for the GPEN exam, but GIAC recommends that candidates have at least two years of information security experience and be familiar with networking concepts, system administration, and basic penetration testing methodologies. Many candidates prepare by taking the GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) course or equivalent training beforehand.

The GPEN exam is 3 hours long and consists of approximately 115 multiple-choice questions. You need to achieve a score of at least 70.8% to pass the exam, which translates to approximately 81-82 correct answers.

The GPEN exam covers penetration testing methodologies, reconnaissance and scanning, enumeration, vulnerability analysis, exploitation techniques, post-exploitation activities, and reporting. It also includes coverage of tools commonly used in penetration testing and the legal and ethical considerations of conducting authorized security assessments.

The GPEN exam typically costs around $1,000-$1,500 depending on whether you take it as a standalone exam or bundle it with training. If you fail the exam, you can retake it after 14 days at the full exam fee, though GIAC occasionally offers discounted retake options.

Yes, the GPEN exam is proctored and can be taken either at a Pearson VUE testing center or remotely through online proctoring. The remote proctoring option requires you to meet specific environmental and equipment requirements to ensure exam integrity.
Exam Details
  • Exam CodeGPEN
  • VendorGIAC
  • Total Questions391
  • Duration180 min
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Last UpdatedSep 1, 2026
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