OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional) — Free Online Mock Test
OffSec OSCP — gold-standard hands-on penetration testing certification. 24-hour practical exam + 24-hour report. Five machines to compromise. · Official language: English.
OSCP exam at a glance
OSCP full-length mock tests
Attempt 50 full-length OSCP mock tests, each a distinct question set built on the real 50-question, 120-minute pattern — with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first 3 are free.
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| Conducting body | OffSec (Offensive Security) |
|---|---|
| Official website | offsec.com ↗ |
| Mode | The Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) — a hands-on penetration-testing certification based on the PEN-200 course, validating practical enumeration, exploitation, privilege escalation and Active Directory attack skills. |
| Frequency | Scheduled by the candidate after completing the PEN-200 course. |
| Scoring & marking | The exam is a fully hands-on, proctored penetration test: candidates have 23 hours 45 minutes to compromise the target machines, then a further 24 hours to write and submit a professional report. It is scored out of 100 points, and 70 points are required to pass. |
| Score validity | The OSCP itself does not expire (it is a lifetime credential). The separate OSCP+ designation, introduced in 2024, expires after 3 years and is renewed through continuing education, a recertification exam or another qualifying OffSec certification. |
| Language | English. |
Who is eligible for OSCP?
No formal prerequisites, but strong prior skills are expected — Linux and Windows familiarity, Bash/Python scripting and networking fundamentals; OffSec recommends completing PEN-200.
Last verified July 2026 against OffSec — OSCP exam guide. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
OSCP section breakdown
The OSCP 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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OSCP Recon & Exploitation (50 Q)
OSCP scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: OSCP has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: OSCP (pass 70/100 + lab report).
How OSCP is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
OSCP time strategy
With 50 questions in 120 minutes, you have about 144 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- OSCP Recon & Exploitation (50 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
OSCP topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of OSCP, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
OSCP Recon & Exploitation (50 Q)
- Web Application Attacks · 17
- Exploitation & Buffer Overflows · 15
- Enumeration & Info Gathering · 11
- Privilege Escalation (Linux) · 7
OSCP difficulty calibration
Elite tier. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months.
OffSec OSCP — gold-standard hands-on penetration testing certification. 24-hour practical exam + 24-hour report. Five machines to compromise. · Official language: English.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's OSCP bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for OSCP
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
- Free to start
Expert take: what OSCP really tests
The Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), from OffSec, is a hands-on penetration-testing certification based on the PEN-200 course. The exam is a fully proctored penetration test: 23 hours 45 minutes to compromise the target machines, then 24 hours to write and submit a professional report, scored out of 100 with 70 to pass. There are no formal prerequisites but strong prior skills are expected. The OSCP itself does not expire, while the newer OSCP+ designation expires after 3 years and is renewable.
Preparation tips
- Build deep enumeration and privilege-escalation habits.
- Practise Active Directory attacks — a significant point block.
- Keep meticulous notes; the report is part of passing.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Under-practising report writing, which is required to pass.
- Rabbit-holing on one machine instead of managing time across all.
OSCP 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.
- Enumeration and exploitation
- Privilege escalation
- Bash/Python tooling
- Practice boxes end to end
- Active Directory attacks
- Note-taking and reporting
- Timed 24-hour attempts
- Report writing
- Aim for 70/100
Where OSCP can take you
A strong OSCP result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Penetration tester
- Red team roles
Best books & official prep for OSCP
- PEN-200 course materials — OffSec
- Practice labs (Proving Grounds, HTB) — Various
Official practice: Work through the PEN-200 course and extensive hands-on lab machines, practising enumeration, exploitation, privilege escalation and Active Directory; the pass mark is 70 of 100.
Previous-year papers: OffSec provides an exam guide and lab environments; there are no released past exams.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the OSCP exam pattern?
- Offensive Security Certified Professional contains 50 questions across 1 section: OSCP Recon & Exploitation (50 Q). Total duration is 120 minutes (about 144 seconds per question).
- Does OSCP have negative marking?
- No — OSCP has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is OSCP scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. OSCP (pass 70/100 + lab report).
- How can I practise OSCP online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length OSCP 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 OSCP?
- OSCP is rated Elite difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months. OffSec OSCP — gold-standard hands-on penetration testing certification. 24-hour practical exam + 24-hour report. Five machines to compromise. · Official language: English.
- How long is the OSCP exam?
- OSCP runs for 120 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 OSCP?
- OSCP is split into: OSCP Recon & Exploitation (50 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. OffSec OSCP — gold-standard hands-on penetration testing certification. 24-hour practical exam + 24-hour report. Five machines to compromise. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during OSCP?
- 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 OSCP test adaptive?
- No — OSCP is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many OSCP mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct OSCP variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 2500 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free OSCP test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge OSCP 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 OSCP previous year question–style papers included?
- Every OSCP mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 50-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free OSCP mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's OSCP 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 OSCP mock test on mobile?
- Yes. OSCP 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 OSCP syllabus?
- The OSCP syllabus maps to its 1 section: OSCP Recon & Exploitation (50 Q). 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 OSCP?
- No formal prerequisites, but strong prior skills are expected — Linux and Windows familiarity, Bash/Python scripting and networking fundamentals; OffSec recommends completing PEN-200. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic OSCP practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the OSCP exam and how should I prepare?
- Official OSCP 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 OSCP mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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