Mock Exams

At The SecOps Group, we are constantly improving our exams and looking for ways to make them more accessible to users. With this in mind, we are thrilled to announce the launch of ‘FREE mock exams’ (try before you buy).

Frequently Asked Questions

A mock exam simulates the real exam, helping candidates familiarize themselves with the content, format, and necessary tools and techniques for the actual test.

No, the mock exam results will not be recognized by us. We intend to make the solutions to the mock exam publicly available, allowing candidates to use them for more effective preparation for the actual exam. You will not be able to verify your pass/fail result for the mock exam on our website.

The Professional and eXpert mock exams are practical assessments, similar to the actual exams in the Professional and eXpert category. Candidates are required to exploit vulnerabilities, compromise hosts and applications, and obtain and submit flags to earn marks. The Essentials mock exam follows the same format as the real Essentials exam, consisting of multiple-choice questions, both factual and scenario-based.

  • The Professional and eXpert mock exams are 60 minutes long, with a total of 60 marks—one mark for each minute. For example, if a question is worth 20 marks, candidates should aim to complete it within approximately 20 minutes as a general guideline.
  • The Essentials mock exams are 10 minutes long.
  • As in the real exam, candidates must score at least 60% to pass, and at least 75% to achieve a merit pass.

  • Mock exams, like all our exams, are online and on-demand. There’s no need to schedule them in advance and you can start them anytime, 24/7. Simply visit the exam page to access the relevant mock exam.
  • To make things even easier, you can self-register directly through the mock exam link and begin the exam whenever you're ready. No VPN is required.

Just as we keep updating all our exams, we will also periodically update the mock exams.

Candidates should follow the main exam page to check the syllabus of that exam. The mock exams follow the same syllabus as the actual exam.

Yes, we have allowed retakes for mock exams.