How many questions are in the real CEH exam? +
The CEH exam has 125 multiple-choice questions with a 4-hour time limit. You need 70%+ to pass.
What domains does the CEH cover? +
CEH v12 covers 20 domains including ethical hacking foundations, footprinting, scanning, enumeration, vulnerability analysis, system hacking, malware, sniffing, social engineering, DoS, session hijacking, evading IDS/firewalls, web server hacking, web application hacking, SQL injection, wireless, mobile, IoT, cloud computing, and cryptography.
How hard is the CEH exam? +
CEH is considered moderately difficult. The questions are scenario-based and test practical knowledge. Regular practice with exam-style questions is the most effective preparation method.
Can I take the CEH without the course? +
Yes if you have 2+ years of information security experience you can apply directly for the exam eligibility form without taking the official EC-Council training.