Free Practice Questions for CompTIA Security+ Certification
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- 7 Oct 2026
- Question bank created:
- 8 Apr 2026
- Question bank last updated:
- 11 Aug 2026
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Key information about CompTIA Security+
- Multiple choice
- Ordering
- Matching
90 minutes
English, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, and Thai
usually three years after launch (estimated 2026)
November 7, 2023
V7
750 (on a scale of 100-900)
SY0-701
cyber defense analyst, incident responder, vulnerability analyst, security control assessor, system administrator, network specialist, systems planner, IT project manager, information security manager, secure software assessor, and many more
maximum of 90, a mix of multiple-choice and performance-based questions
CompTIA Network+ and two years of experience working in a security/ systems administrator job role
Exam Topics & Skills Assessed
Skills measured (from the official study guide)
1: General Security Concepts
1.1: Compare and contrast various types of security controls.
1.2: Summarize fundamental security concepts.
1.3: Explain the importance of change management processes and the impact to security.
1.4: Explain the importance of using appropriate cryptographic solutions.
2: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations
2.1: Compare and contrast common threat actors and motivations.
2.2: Explain common threat vectors and attack surfaces.
2.3: Explain various types of vulnerabilities.
2.4: Given a scenario, analyze indicators of malicious activity.
2.5: Explain the purpose of mitigation techniques used to secure the enterprise.
3: Security Architecture
3.1: Compare and contrast security implications of different architecture models.
3.2: Given a scenario, apply security principles to secure enterprise infrastructure.
3.3: Compare and contrast concepts and strategies to protect data.
3.4: Explain the importance of resilience and recovery in security architecture.
4: Security Operations
4.1: Given a scenario, apply common security techniques to computing resources.
4.2: Explain the security implications of proper hardware, software, and data asset management.
4.3: Explain various activities associated with vulnerability management.
4.4: Explain security alerting and monitoring concepts and tools.
4.5: Given a scenario, modify enterprise capabilities to enhance security.
4.6: Given a scenario, implement and maintain identity and access management.
4.7: Explain the importance of automation and orchestration related to secure operations.
4.8: Explain appropriate incident response activities.
4.9: Given a scenario, use data sources to support an investigation.
5: Security Program Management and Oversight
5.1: Summarize elements of effective security governance.
5.2: Explain elements of the risk management process.
5.3: Explain the processes associated with third-party risk assessment and management.
5.4: Summarize elements of effective security compliance.
5.5: Explain types and purposes of audits and assessments.
5.6: Given a scenario, implement security awareness practices.
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