From the course: CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) (CS0-003) Cert Prep

The CySA+ exam

From the course: CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) (CS0-003) Cert Prep

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The CySA+ exam

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- [Instructor] The CySA+ exam is a computer-based test that you'll take in a CompTIA approved testing center or in your home or office via online proctoring. The current version of the exam, CS0-003, was launched in 2023 and will likely remain available through 2026. The exam lasts for 165 minutes, and it contains a variable number of questions, but you won't see more than 85 questions on your exam. The questions on the exam cover four domains of cybersecurity analyst knowledge. These include security operations, vulnerability management, incident response and management, and reporting and communication. The questions on the exam come in two formats. The vast majority of the questions will be multiple choice questions, providing you with a question followed by four possible answer choices, one of which is correct. Your exam might also include performance-based questions that require you to manipulate objects on the screen. I'll cover those more later in this course. To pass the exam, you'll need to achieve a score of at least 750 on a scale ranging from 100 to 900. You can register for the exam online using a two step process. First, you'll need to go to the CompTIA website and purchase an exam voucher. You'll need to pay the exam registration fee at the time of your voucher purchase. At the time we're recording this course, the fee is $392 in the United States or an equivalent amount in other local currencies. This fee is subject to change however. As a CompTIA delivery partner, we're able to offer CompTIA exam vouchers at a 10% discount. For more information on how to obtain this discount, please see the instructions in the text below this video. Once CompTIA processes your payment, you'll receive an email message including your voucher number. Keep this number private because it's your key to register for the exam. After you receive your voucher, you can register for your exam on the Pearson Vue website. You'll be able to choose a testing facility and a time that's convenient for your schedule. It's really important to note that exam vouchers expire 12 months after purchase. You must actually complete the exam prior to your voucher expiration date. Failure to meet this deadline will require that you purchase a new exam voucher, so it's a good idea to only purchase your voucher when you're actually ready to schedule your exam. You are allowed to reschedule your exam if something comes up, but you must do so at least 24 hours prior to the time of your exam. If you don't cancel on time and you fail to show up for your appointment, Pearson will mark your voucher as used and you'll be out almost 400 bucks.

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