CAS-004 Practice Tests

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Duration

165 minutes

Questions

Maximum of 90 questions

Cost

$452 USD
Where to register
CompTIA

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01·Overview

Certification overview

The format, prerequisites, and what to expect on exam day.

Exam details

  • Exam Code

    CAS-004

  • Duration

    165 minutes

  • Questions

    Maximum of 90 questions

  • Format

    Multiple choice and performance-based

  • Passing Score

    Pass/Fail (no published scaled score)

  • Cost

    $452 USD

  • Validity

    3 years (75 CEUs required for renewal)

  • Languages

    English, Japanese

Prerequisites
  • Minimum 10 years general hands-on IT experience
  • At least 5 years hands-on security experience
  • CompTIA Network+, Security+, or equivalent knowledge
  • Understanding of enterprise security architecture
  • Experience with security tools and infrastructure
  • DoD 8140 role equivalence recommended
02·Domains

Exam domains

Topics on the official blueprint, with their relative weight.

01
Domain 1: Security Architecture
29% of exam
  • Enterprise security design and deployment
  • Advanced network segmentation and zero trust
  • Cloud security architecture
  • Security frameworks and standards
  • Infrastructure hardening and configuration
02
Domain 2: Security Operations
30% of exam
  • Security monitoring and threat detection
  • Incident response and investigation
  • Security tool implementation and tuning
  • Log analysis and forensics
  • Automation and orchestration
03
Domain 3: Security Engineering and Cryptography
26% of exam
  • Cryptographic systems and algorithms
  • Public key infrastructure (PKI)
  • Wireless security protocols
  • Data protection and encryption
  • Security integration and assessment
04
Domain 4: Governance, Risk, and Compliance
15% of exam
  • Risk management and assessment
  • Compliance frameworks and auditing
  • Privacy and data protection regulations
  • Security policy development
  • Third-party and vendor management
03·Key topics

What you actually study

Service families and concept clusters that show up across questions.

Enterprise Architecture

  • Network architecture and segmentation
  • Cloud infrastructure security
  • Identity and access management at scale
  • Security baselines and hardening
  • Incident response planning

Advanced Cryptography

  • Encryption algorithms and modes
  • Digital signatures and certificates
  • Key management lifecycle
  • Cryptographic protocols
  • Quantum-resistant considerations

Threat Detection

  • SIEM and log correlation
  • Behavioral analysis and anomaly detection
  • Network traffic analysis
  • Endpoint detection and response
  • Threat intelligence integration

Compliance & Risk

  • NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS frameworks
  • DoD 8140 and FedRAMP standards
  • Risk quantification methods
  • Audit and assessment procedures
  • Vendor security evaluation

Performance-Based Scenarios

  • Security architecture design
  • Incident investigation and response
  • Cryptographic implementation
  • Policy and procedure development
  • Real-world security decisions
04·Study tips

How to actually pass it

Practical strategies for the weeks before, and the morning of.

Preparation strategy
  • Practice performance-based questions extensively, not just multiple choice.
  • Review CompTIA exam objectives document in detail.
  • Build hands-on labs covering security architecture, PKI, and incident response.
  • Study real-world enterprise security scenarios and case studies.
  • Understand cryptographic concepts at a deep level.
  • Join CASP+ study groups and discussion forums.
  • Take full-length practice exams in timed conditions.
Exam day
  • Allocate time strategy for performance-based questions first if you prefer complex items.
  • Read scenarios thoroughly and identify all requirements before answering.
  • For architecture questions, consider multiple layers and dependencies.
  • Flag and review answers you are unsure about before submission.
  • Manage time carefully: 165 minutes for up to 90 questions.
  • Stay calm on complex scenarios; break them into manageable components.
  • Verify your reasoning before final submission on performance-based items.

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