PCI FUNDAMENTALS PRACTICE EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ Authorization of a transaction usually takes place: Answer: within
one day
◉ If a suspected card account number passes the Mod 10 test it
means: Answer: it is definitely a valid PAN
◉ Which of the following is true regarding network segmentation?
Answer: Network segmentation is not a PCI DSS requirement
◉ Which of the following is true related to the tracks of data on the
magnetic stripe of a payment card? Answer: Track 1 contains all the
fields of both track 1 and track 2
◉ How Often should the firewall and router rule sets be reviewed?
Answer: Every six months
◉ Which Of the following statements is true concerning transaction
volumes for merchants? Answer: Transaction volume is determined
by each acquirer
, ◉ Storing full track data after authorization is permitted under the
following circumstances: Answer: NEVER
◉ In order to reduce PCI DSS scope, adequate network segmentation
should: Answer: isolate systems that store, process, or transmit
cardholder data from those that do not
◉ Systems that commonly store track data: Answer: POSsystems
◉ Which Of the following is true, regarding an entity sharing
cardholder data with a service provider? Answer: The entity must
have an established process for engaging service providers,
including proper due diligence prior to engagement.
◉ When must critical new security patches be installed? Answer:
Within one month of release
◉ Which Of the following statements is true? Answer: PA-DSS
compliant payment applications are in scope for a merchant's PCI
DSS assessment
◉ In accordance with PCI DSS Requirement 1, firewalls are required:
Answer: between the cardholder environment and Other internal
networks
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ Authorization of a transaction usually takes place: Answer: within
one day
◉ If a suspected card account number passes the Mod 10 test it
means: Answer: it is definitely a valid PAN
◉ Which of the following is true regarding network segmentation?
Answer: Network segmentation is not a PCI DSS requirement
◉ Which of the following is true related to the tracks of data on the
magnetic stripe of a payment card? Answer: Track 1 contains all the
fields of both track 1 and track 2
◉ How Often should the firewall and router rule sets be reviewed?
Answer: Every six months
◉ Which Of the following statements is true concerning transaction
volumes for merchants? Answer: Transaction volume is determined
by each acquirer
, ◉ Storing full track data after authorization is permitted under the
following circumstances: Answer: NEVER
◉ In order to reduce PCI DSS scope, adequate network segmentation
should: Answer: isolate systems that store, process, or transmit
cardholder data from those that do not
◉ Systems that commonly store track data: Answer: POSsystems
◉ Which Of the following is true, regarding an entity sharing
cardholder data with a service provider? Answer: The entity must
have an established process for engaging service providers,
including proper due diligence prior to engagement.
◉ When must critical new security patches be installed? Answer:
Within one month of release
◉ Which Of the following statements is true? Answer: PA-DSS
compliant payment applications are in scope for a merchant's PCI
DSS assessment
◉ In accordance with PCI DSS Requirement 1, firewalls are required:
Answer: between the cardholder environment and Other internal
networks
