What you will learn
- Format, timing, and pass marks for each level
- Question styles and sample questions
- How graded exercises are scored
- Retake policy and how to prepare
Explanation
Formats at a glance
| Level | Format | Time | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 50 MCQ, 15 sec per question | 10 min | 80 percent |
| Practitioner | 100 scenario MCQ, 25 sec per question | 42 min | 80 percent |
| Program Leader | Capstone submission | Self-paced | Rubric score |
Sample questions
Beginner: Which CTEM stage validates that a prioritized exposure is exploitable?
Practitioner: Given a scenario with 20 findings, rank the top five and justify.
Program Leader: Design metrics that connect CTEM output to board-level risk.
How to apply this
- Read the exam page for your target level
- Practice sample questions and time yourself
- Draft answers to exercises before submitting
- Peer review your capstone
Common mistakes
- Treating open book as a licence not to prepare
- Underestimating the writing time for practitioner exercises
- Submitting a capstone with metrics but no operating model
Frequently asked questions
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