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SY0-701 Practice Tests

CompTIA Security+

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Duration

90 minutes

Questions

Maximum of 90 questions

Cost

$370 USD
Where to register
CompTIA

Issued by CompTIA. Delivered via Pearson VUE. $370 USD. Vouchers and CertMaster bundles available directly from CompTIA.

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01·Overview

Certification overview

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

Exam details

  • Exam Code

    SY0-701

  • Duration

    90 minutes

  • Questions

    Maximum of 90 questions

  • Format

    Multiple choice and performance-based

  • Passing Score

    750/900

  • Cost

    $370 USD

  • Validity

    3 years (50 CEUs required for renewal)

Prerequisites
  • No formal prerequisites required
  • Recommended: 2+ years IT administration experience
  • Basic understanding of networking concepts
  • Familiarity with operating systems
  • Knowledge of basic security concepts
  • CompTIA Network+ certification helpful but not required
02·Domains

Exam domains

Topics on the official blueprint, with their relative weight.

01
Domain 1: General Security Concepts
12% of exam
  • Security controls
  • CIA triad and security principles
  • Change management
  • Security awareness and training
02
Domain 2: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations
22% of exam
  • Threat actors and attack vectors
  • Malware and social engineering
  • Vulnerability management
  • Mitigation techniques
03
Domain 3: Security Architecture
18% of exam
  • Security design and architecture
  • Zero trust and secure network design
  • Cloud security
  • Embedded systems security
04
Domain 4: Security Operations
28% of exam
  • Security tools and technologies
  • Incident response
  • Digital forensics
  • Automation and orchestration
05
Domain 5: Security Program Management and Oversight
20% of exam
  • Governance and compliance
  • Risk management
  • Privacy and data protection
  • Third-party risk management
03·Key topics

What you actually study

Service families and concept clusters that show up across questions.

Network Security

  • Firewalls and IDS/IPS
  • VPNs and secure protocols
  • Network segmentation
  • Wireless security (WPA3, WPS)
  • Load balancers and proxies

Cryptography

  • Symmetric vs asymmetric encryption
  • Hashing algorithms (SHA, MD5)
  • Digital signatures and certificates
  • PKI and certificate management
  • Key management practices

Identity & Access

  • Authentication methods (MFA, SSO)
  • Authorization models (RBAC, ABAC)
  • Identity federation
  • Privileged access management
  • Account management lifecycle

Threat Management

  • Malware types and analysis
  • Social engineering attacks
  • Vulnerability scanning
  • Penetration testing
  • Threat intelligence

Incident Response

  • Incident response procedures
  • Digital forensics basics
  • Evidence collection and preservation
  • Recovery and lessons learned
  • Business continuity planning

Compliance & Risk

  • Risk assessment methodologies
  • Compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO)
  • Privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA)
  • Security policies and procedures
  • Audit and assessment
04·Study tips

How to actually pass it

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

Preparation strategy
  • Focus on hands-on practice with security tools
  • Understand concepts, not just memorize facts
  • Practice with performance-based questions
  • Study real-world security scenarios
  • Use multiple study resources
  • Join Security+ study groups
  • Take practice exams regularly
Exam day
  • Complete PBQs first or save for last
  • Read questions carefully and completely
  • Eliminate obviously wrong answers
  • Look for keywords in questions
  • Manage your time effectively (1 minute per question)
  • Don't second-guess yourself
  • Stay calm and confident

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