Episode 7: Example Performance-Based Questions (PBQs) Walkthrough
Performance-based questions can catch even well-prepared test takers off guard. Unlike traditional multiple-choice items, these questions ask you to interact with tools, analyze artifacts, or simulate workflows—replicating what you’d actually do in a live security environment. In this episode, we walk through several PBQ scenarios and help you break down how to interpret what’s being asked and how to respond efficiently.
You’ll learn what tools might appear in a simulated question (like SIEM dashboards, packet captures, or log files), how to manage your time wisely across PBQs, and how to avoid common traps that waste valuable minutes. If you’re worried about the hands-on portion of the exam or unsure how it’s structured, this episode will bring clarity, confidence, and an edge in your test-day strategy. Brought to you by BareMetalCyber.com
