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CompTIA · SY0-701 · Intermediate

CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Practice Questions and Mock Exam

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90minTime Limit
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Checked against CompTIA · April 2026Current exam version

Overview

About the exam

CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) is the most widely adopted cybersecurity certification worldwide, validating baseline security skills required for any IT security role. It's approved by the U.S. DoD for 8570/8140 compliance and is often the first security cert for IT professionals.

The SY0-701 version (launched November 2023) reflects modern security practices including zero trust, cloud security, threat intelligence, and security program management. It bridges the gap between general IT and specialized cybersecurity roles.

Exam Domains

What's on the exam

Up to 90 questions in 90 minutes, mixing multiple choice and PBQs. PBQs simulate real security scenarios like configuring firewalls, analyzing logs, or identifying attack indicators. The exam is notoriously time-pressured — pace yourself.

General Security Concepts12%
Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations22%
Security Architecture18%
Security Operations28%
Security Program Management and Oversight20%

SourceCompTIA exam page

Format

What to expect

Multiple Choice65%
Drag & Drop15%
Command Line10%
Multiple Response10%

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Where candidates struggle

Security+ covers an extremely wide surface area. Many candidates underestimate the breadth and focus too narrowly on one domain while neglecting others.

  1. 01
    Acronym Overload — Hundreds of security acronyms (SIEM, SOAR, DLP, IDS, IPS, WAF, PAM) — create flashcards
  2. 02
    Attack Types — Distinguishing between similar attacks: phishing vs spear phishing vs whaling vs vishing vs smishing
  3. 03
    Cryptography — Confusing symmetric vs asymmetric encryption, hashing algorithms, and certificate concepts
  4. 04
    Governance Questions — The new Security Program Management domain catches technical-only candidates off guard

Details

Exam logistics

Delivered through Pearson VUE online or at testing centers. Accepted worldwide for government and enterprise security roles. DoD 8570/8140 approved.

Exam fee$404 USD
DeliveryOnline-proctored (Pearson VUE) or onsite at testing centers
Retake policyNo waiting period for first retake. 14-day wait for subsequent retakes.
Validity3 years
Career outcomesSecurity analyst, SOC analyst, security administrator, systems administrator, penetration tester (entry). Average salary $65-85K.
RenewalValid for 3 years. Renew with 50 CEUs in 3 years or pass a higher-level security cert (CySA+, PenTest+, SecurityX).
Study time~100 hours
Official guideView on vendor site

SourceCompTIA exam page

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