CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) is the baseline cybersecurity certification most employers ask for — and it covers a lot of ground in 90 minutes. CyberCertPrep is a full prep platform: exam-style practice questions, hands-on labs, flashcards, cheat sheets, mindmaps, and a full exam simulator. This page gives you free sample questions with detailed explanations so you can see exactly what the test feels like before you commit. Sign up free (20 questions per cert, lab access included — no card required), or upgrade to Premium for the full 99,000+ question bank and 150+ lab scenarios.
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90 min
Exam Duration
75%
Passing Score
90
Max Questions
5
Exam Domains
| Domain | Exam Weight |
|---|---|
| General Security Concepts | 12% |
| Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations | 22% |
| Security Architecture | 18% |
| Security Operations | 28% |
| Security Program Management & Oversight | 20% |
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Question 1
A security analyst discovers that a user's laptop is communicating with an external IP address over port 4444 at regular 60-second intervals. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?
Question 2
Which control BEST addresses the risk of an employee accidentally sending sensitive customer data to a personal email address?
Question 3
An attacker registers cybercertprep-login.com and sends phishing emails that link to a login page identical to the real site. This attack is BEST described as:
Question 4
Which encryption mode should be AVOIDED because it encrypts identical plaintext blocks into identical ciphertext blocks, leaking patterns?
Question 5
During an incident, the team needs to preserve volatile data from a running Linux host BEFORE powering it off. Which artifact has the HIGHEST volatility?
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The SY0-701 exam has a maximum of 90 questions, a mix of multiple-choice and performance-based (simulation) questions, delivered in 90 minutes. The passing score is 750 on a 100-900 scale (roughly 75%).
Five domains: General Security Concepts (12%), Threats Vulnerabilities & Mitigations (22%), Security Architecture (18%), Security Operations (28%), and Security Program Management & Oversight (20%). Security Operations is the largest domain, so weight your study time accordingly.
Professor Messer's videos are fantastic (and free) for building conceptual understanding. Jason Dion's Udemy practice tests give you fixed-length exam drills. CyberCertPrep is built for adaptive, unlimited practice across 50+ certs — plus hands-on labs, flashcards, cheat sheets, mindmaps, and full exam simulations in one subscription. Many students use us alongside video courses rather than instead of them.
Yes — Premium includes scenario-based and simulation-style questions that mirror the PBQs on the real SY0-701, plus 150+ hands-on lab scenarios covering penetration testing, malware analysis, incident response, network forensics, and more.
Most candidates spend 6-12 weeks, depending on background. With IT experience, 4-6 weeks of focused prep is realistic. Without IT experience, plan for 10-16 weeks. Aim for 85%+ on practice tests before scheduling the real exam.
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