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Security+ SY0-701 exam prep
CompTIA Security+ · SY0-701 (current exam)

Pass Security+ with exam-realistic practice questions.

Try the free 15-question quiz below — every answer comes with a clear explanation, just like the real thing. Ready for the full run? Grab the complete 100-question pack.

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100 questions · every domain · full explanations

The free sample is 15 questions. The full pack has 100 exam-style questions across all five SY0-701 domains, each with a detailed explanation of why the right answer is right — plus a condensed exam cram sheet (ports, crypto, acronyms).

1 · General Security ConceptsCIA, control types, zero trust, crypto basics
2 · Threats & VulnerabilitiesAttack types, malware, social engineering
3 · Security ArchitectureCloud, zero trust, resilience, data protection
4 · Security OperationsIAM, hardening, SIEM, incident response
5 · Program ManagementGovernance, risk, third-party, compliance
+ Exam cram sheetPorts, crypto, acronyms — 1-page reference
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Security+ SY0-701 exam: the quick facts

The CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) is the current version of the exam, launched November 2023. Here is what you are walking into on test day — and how to study for it efficiently.

QuestionsUp to 90, multiple-choice + performance-based (PBQs)
Time90 minutes
Passing score750 out of 100–900 (scaled)
Cost~$392 USD per attempt
Valid3 years (renewable with CEUs)
Best prepTimed practice questions with explanations

The five SY0-701 domains (and their exam weight)

1 · General Security Concepts — 12%CIA triad, control types, zero trust, PKI & crypto basics
2 · Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations — 22%Attack types, malware, social engineering, indicators
3 · Security Architecture — 18%Cloud, zero trust, resilience, data protection
4 · Security Operations — 28%IAM, hardening, SIEM, incident response, digital forensics
5 · Program Management & Oversight — 20%Governance, risk, third-party, compliance

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the Security+ SY0-701 exam?A maximum of 90 questions — a mix of multiple-choice and performance-based questions (PBQs) — in 90 minutes.
What score do I need to pass?750 on a scale of 100–900. It is scaled, not a straight percentage. On practice tests, aim for ~85%+ before booking.
Is Security+ hard?It is broad rather than deep. The biggest trap is question wording — the exam loves "best" and "most likely" answers. Timed practice with explanations (like the quiz above) is the fastest way to train that instinct.
Is the quiz really free?Yes — the 15-question interactive quiz with full explanations is free, no signup. The $12 pack just adds 100 more questions and a printable cram sheet.
Are the questions current?Every question maps to the current SY0-701 objectives across all five domains.

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