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CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Practice Exam

COMPTIA_SECURITY_PLUS

CompTIA certification exam

Exam Details

Official COMPTIA_SECURITY_PLUS exam format

Questions

100

Time Limit

120 minutes

Passing Score

720/1000

Domains

5,000+

Practice Questions

100

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Exam Domains

The CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) exam covers 5 domains with different weight percentages

Domain 1: Domain 1: General Security Concepts

12%

Fundamental security concepts and controls.

Topics covered:

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.

Domain 2: Domain 2: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations

22%

Understanding of threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.

Topics covered:

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.

Domain 3: Domain 3: Security Architecture

18%

Security architecture principles and strategies.

Topics covered:

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.

Domain 4: Domain 4: Security Operations

28%

Operational security practices and techniques.

Topics covered:

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 security alerting and monitoring concepts and tools.
4.4: Explain the importance of incident response and recovery.

Domain 5: Domain 5: Security Program Management and Oversight

20%

Management and oversight of security programs.

Topics covered:

5.1: Explain the importance of governance, risk, and compliance.
5.2: Describe the security program management lifecycle.
5.3: Explain the role of security policies and procedures.
5.4: Describe the importance of security awareness training.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) certification exam

How many questions are on the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) exam?

The CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) (COMPTIA_SECURITY_PLUS) exam contains 100 questions that must be completed within 120 minutes.

What is the passing score for CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)?

You need to score 720 out of 1000 (72%) to pass the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) certification exam.

What topics are covered in the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) exam?

The exam covers 5 main domains: Domain 1: General Security Concepts, Domain 2: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations, Domain 3: Security Architecture, Domain 4: Security Operations, Domain 5: Security Program Management and Oversight. Each domain has different weight percentages based on importance.

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