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PCI PCIP3.0 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Payment Card Industry Professional (PCIP) |
| Exam Number: | PCIP3.0 |
| Exam Price: | USD $1,500 (program fee may vary by region and renewal cycle) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 80 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Related Certifications: | PCI Professional (PCIP) |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Computer-based exam |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or authorized testing delivery through PCI SSC qualification program. |
| Pre Condition: | Candidates should possess basic knowledge of information technology, network security, network architecture, and payment industry participants. PCI SSC recommends completing official PCIP training before taking the exam. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/program_training_and_qualification/pci_professional_qualification/ |
PCI PCIP3.0 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| PCI DSS Requirements | - Implement Strong Access Control Measures - Protect Account Data - Build and Maintain a Secure Network and Systems - PCI DSS Appendices - Regularly Monitor and Test Networks - Maintain a Vulnerability Management Program - PCI DSS Requirements 1 through 12 - Maintain an Information Security Policy |
| Reporting Fundamentals | - Purpose of Reporting - Types of Compliance Reports - Reporting Responsibilities |
| PCI Essentials | - Introduction to PCI Security Standards Council - PCI SSC Website and Resources - Overview of the Payment Card Industry |
| SAQ Reporting | - Service Provider SAQ Requirements - Self-Assessment Questionnaires Overview - Merchant SAQ Types |
| PCI DSS Overview | - Overview of PCI DSS - PCI DSS Assessment Process - Compliance Programs and Compliance Levels |
Questions and Answers About PCI Payment Card Industry Professional
PCI Payment Card Industry Professional is an official PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) exam, listed under exam code PCIP3.0. A passing result earns you the PCI Certification certification at the Professional level. It also ties into PCI Professional (PCIP), extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
Expect 80 questions inside 90 minutes on the PCI Payment Card Industry Professional exam. That pace punishes hesitation, so rehearse it: the ActualPDF software engine simulates the real exam scene, reminds you of the questions you got wrong, and pushes you to re-practice them until the clock stops being your enemy.
Passing PCI Payment Card Industry Professional requires 70%, and the official registration fee is USD $1,500 (program fee may vary by region and renewal cycle). Retakes charge the full USD $1,500 (program fee may vary by region and renewal cycle) again, which is why experienced candidates treat preparation as the cheaper exam fee. Verify your readiness with repeated ActualPDF practice scores above the requirement before you commit to a date.
Candidates should possess basic knowledge of information technology, network security, network architecture, and payment industry participants. PCI SSC recommends completing official PCIP training before taking the exam.
Requirements evolve, so confirm the current conditions before registering on the official exam page.
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The PCI Payment Card Industry Professional syllabus spans 5 domains, led by Reporting Fundamentals, SAQ Reporting, and PCI DSS Requirements. The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
PCI Payment Card Industry Professional Sample Questions:
Question 1
According to requirement 11.1 you must implement a process to test for the presence of wireless access points and detect and identify all authorized and unauthorized wireless access points on every
A. 6 months
B. 30 days
C. 60 day
D. 3 months
Question 2
Merchants using only web-based virtual payment terminals, no electronic cardholder data storage, may be eligible to use what SAQ?
A. SAQ A
B. SAQ C-VT
C. SAQ D
D. SAQ C
E. SAQ B
Question 3
It's NOT required that all four quarters of passing scan in order to meet requirement 11.2
A. True
B. False
Question 4
Please select all possible disciplinary actions that may be applicable in case of violation of PCI Code of
Professional Responsibility
A. Revocation
B. Fee
C. Suspension
D. Warning
Question 5
The use of Tokenization can eliminate the need for PCI Compliance
A. True
B. False
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: D | Question 2 Answer: B | Question 3 Answer: B | Question 4 Answer: A,C,D | Question 5 Answer: B |
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