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What is the required exam number for the CompTIA Security+ certification?
What is the required exam number for the CompTIA Security+ certification?
- SY0-701 (correct)
- SY0-401
- SY0-601
- SY0-501
How many types of questions are included in the CompTIA Security+ exam?
How many types of questions are included in the CompTIA Security+ exam?
- Multiple-choice and performance-based (correct)
- True/False and Short Answer
- Short Answer and Matching
- Only Multiple-choice
The fundamental security concepts are often referred to as _____, Integrity, and Availability.
The fundamental security concepts are often referred to as _____, Integrity, and Availability.
Confidentiality
What is the maximum number of questions on the CompTIA Security+ exam?
What is the maximum number of questions on the CompTIA Security+ exam?
What percentage of the CompTIA Security+ exam covers Security Operations?
What percentage of the CompTIA Security+ exam covers Security Operations?
Match the types of security controls to their categories:
Match the types of security controls to their categories:
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CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Exam Overview
- Certification validates knowledge and skills required for enterprise security assessment and implementation of appropriate solutions.
- Focuses on monitoring and securing hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, and IoT devices.
- Emphasizes understanding of regulations, governance, risk management, and compliance considerations.
- Prepares candidates for identifying, analyzing, and responding to security events and incidents.
Exam Development and Policies
- Exam content is developed through expert workshops and industry surveys.
- CompTIA prohibits the use of unauthorized study materials, such as brain dumps; violations result in revocation of certification and future testing suspension.
- Candidates must adhere to the CompTIA Candidate Agreement and review exam policies before preparation.
Test Details
- Exam Number: SY0-701, featuring up to 90 questions.
- Question format includes both multiple-choice and performance-based formats.
- Total exam duration is 90 minutes.
- Recommended experience includes a minimum of 2 years in IT administration focused on security and hands-on technical information security expertise.
Exam Objectives and Domains
- Total examination consists of five domains, accounting for 100% coverage:
- General Security Concepts: 12%
- Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations: 22%
- Security Architecture: 18%
- Security Operations: 28%
- Security Program Management and Oversight: 20%
General Security Concepts
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Various types of security controls categorized as:
- Technical controls: mechanisms implemented through technology.
- Managerial controls: policies and procedures for security management.
- Operational controls: day-to-day operational security practices.
- Physical controls: securing physical locations and hardware.
- Other control types include preventive, deterrent, detective, corrective, compensating, and directive.
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Fundamental security concepts emphasized include:
- Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) as core principles in security practices.
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