This exam is very heavy in NMAP syntax, Python Syntax and shell scripts, Pen Test best practices and of course vulnerabilities

CompTIA PenTest+ is a certification for intermediate skills level cybersecurity professionals who are tasked with hands-on penetration testing to identify, exploit, report, and manage vulnerabilities on a network.

CompTIA PenTest+ is the only penetration testing exam taken at a Pearson VUE testing center with both hands-on, performance-based questions and multiple-choice, to ensure each candidate possesses the skills, knowledge, and ability to perform tasks on systems. PenTest+ exam also includes management skills used to plan, scope, and manage weaknesses, not just exploit them.

PenTest+ is unique because our certification requires a candidate to demonstrate the hands-on ability and knowledge to test devices in new environments such as the cloud and mobile, in addition to traditional desktops and server

This exam is heavily focused on NMAP and affiliated tools such as Wireshark, Nessus, OpenVas, etc. If you dont know NMAPyou should take a short course before taking the exam..