CRTP (Certified Red Team Professional (Altered Security)) — Free Online Mock Test
24h hands-on AD attack chain · reconnaissance, exploitation, lateral movement, privilege escalation, persistence + 48h report. · Official language: English.
CRTP exam at a glance
CRTP full-length mock tests
Attempt 50 full-length CRTP mock tests, each a distinct question set built on the real 12-question, 1440-minute pattern — with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first 3 are free.
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| Conducting body | Altered Security (formerly Pentester Academy) |
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| Official website | alteredsecurity.com ↗ |
| Mode | A fully hands-on, practical certification — no multiple-choice. The exam is a 24-hour lab challenge (plus about an hour for setup) in a fully-patched enterprise Active Directory environment with multiple domains and forests: you must gain OS-level command execution across the target servers. There is no live proctoring, and you can revert machines. After the 24-hour window you have 48 hours to submit a written report. |
| Frequency | On demand — the exam attempt is bundled with the course and lab access. |
| Scoring & marking | Graded on results and your report: you must compromise the required targets (OS-level command execution on all five servers) and document the attack path in the report submitted within 48 hours. |
| Language | English. |
Who is eligible for CRTP?
No formal prerequisite. CRTP is designed as a beginner-friendly red-team certification focused on attacking and assessing Active Directory.
Last verified July 2026 against Altered Security — CRTP / AD Lab. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
CRTP section breakdown
The CRTP mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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CRTP — Active Directory attack chain (12 tasks)
CRTP scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: CRTP has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: CRTP (pass: compromise + report).
How CRTP is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
CRTP time strategy
With 12 questions in 1440 minutes, you have about 7200 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- CRTP — Active Directory attack chain (12 tasks)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
CRTP topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of CRTP, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
CRTP — Active Directory attack chain (12 tasks)
- CRTP — Enumeration · 5
- CRTP — Local PrivEsc · 3
- CRTP — BloodHound · 2
- CRTP — Lateral Movement · 2
CRTP difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
24h hands-on AD attack chain · reconnaissance, exploitation, lateral movement, privilege escalation, persistence + 48h report. · Official language: English.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's CRTP bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for CRTP
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
- Free to start
Expert take: what CRTP really tests
CRTP is a fully hands-on Active Directory red-team certification: a 24-hour lab where you must get OS-level command execution across five servers in a multi-domain, multi-forest environment, then submit a report within 48 hours. It rewards doing the labs, not memorising theory, and there is no proctoring or multiple choice.
Preparation tips
- Work the Altered Security lab by hand until enumeration-to-domain-compromise is routine.
- Keep reusable AD attack-path notes; the 24-hour window rewards a practised methodology.
- Write your report as you go — you only have 48 hours after the lab closes.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Studying passively and expecting multiple-choice questions — there are none.
- Leaving the report to the end and running out of the 48-hour submission window.
CRTP study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Learn Active Directory structure, enumeration and PowerShell tooling
- Work the Altered Security lab hands-on, not just the videos
- Build a foothold-to-domain methodology
- Practise Kerberos attacks, delegation abuse and lateral movement
- Cover trust and cross-forest attacks and persistence
- Keep tidy, reusable attack-path notes
- Run full lab compromises end to end
- Rehearse getting OS-level execution on all targets
- Practise writing a clear, reproducible report
Where CRTP can take you
A strong CRTP result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Active Directory red teaming
- Entry red-team roles
- Proof of practical skill
- Step to advanced red-team certs
Best books & official prep for CRTP
- Attacking and Defending Active Directory course — Altered Security
- Your own AD attack-path notes / cheat-sheets — You
Official practice: Work the Altered Security lab end to end — enumeration, Kerberos attacks, delegation abuse, trust and forest attacks — until the AD attack workflow is routine.
Previous-year papers: There are no past papers — it is a live lab; the course labs are the equivalent practice.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the CRTP exam pattern?
- Certified Red Team Professional (Altered Security) contains 12 questions across 1 section: CRTP — Active Directory attack chain (12 tasks). Total duration is 1440 minutes (about 7200 seconds per question).
- Does CRTP have negative marking?
- No — CRTP has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is CRTP scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 100. CRTP (pass: compromise + report).
- How can I practise CRTP online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length CRTP mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of CRTP?
- CRTP is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. 24h hands-on AD attack chain · reconnaissance, exploitation, lateral movement, privilege escalation, persistence + 48h report. · Official language: English.
- How long is the CRTP exam?
- CRTP runs for 1440 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in CRTP?
- CRTP is split into: CRTP — Active Directory attack chain (12 tasks). Each section is timed and weighted separately. 24h hands-on AD attack chain · reconnaissance, exploitation, lateral movement, privilege escalation, persistence + 48h report. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during CRTP?
- No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the CRTP test adaptive?
- No — CRTP is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many CRTP mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct CRTP variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 600 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free CRTP test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge CRTP test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are CRTP previous year question–style papers included?
- Every CRTP mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 12-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free CRTP mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's CRTP mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the CRTP mock test on mobile?
- Yes. CRTP mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the CRTP syllabus?
- The CRTP syllabus maps to its 1 section: CRTP — Active Directory attack chain (12 tasks). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for CRTP?
- No formal prerequisite. CRTP is designed as a beginner-friendly red-team certification focused on attacking and assessing Active Directory. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic CRTP practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the CRTP exam and how should I prepare?
- Official CRTP exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free CRTP mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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