https://cyberquestor.com/tags/exam/Recent content in Exam on thecyberquestorHugoenMon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://cyberquestor.com/oscp/exam-tips/Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://cyberquestor.com/oscp/exam-tips/<h1 id="exam-tips">exam tips</h1> <p>The day-of playbook. Full post coming — here&rsquo;s the essentials.</p> <h2 id="the-night-before">the night before</h2> <ul> <li>Sleep. Do not cram.</li> <li>Prep your environment — notes app, template for the report, screenshot tool ready.</li> <li>Have snacks, water, coffee within arm&rsquo;s reach.</li> </ul> <h2 id="the-exam-itself">the exam itself</h2> <ul> <li><strong>First 30 min</strong>: nmap full TCP + initial UDP on every target, start them in parallel.</li> <li><strong>Buffer overflow (if applicable)</strong>: knock it out early while your brain is fresh.</li> <li><strong>Rotate targets</strong> — stuck for an hour? Move on. Come back with fresh eyes.</li> <li><strong>Document as you go</strong> — not at the end. Screenshot everything.</li> <li><strong>Take breaks</strong> — 10 minute walks save your brain.</li> </ul> <h2 id="the-report">the report</h2> <ul> <li>Don&rsquo;t skip it. Failing the report = failing the exam.</li> <li>Use the OffSec template. Don&rsquo;t be clever.</li> </ul> <p>Full post includes my actual time breakdown, meal schedule, and what I did when I almost panicked at hour 12.</p>