Questions and Answers
What is the required exam number for the CompTIA Security+ certification?
How many types of questions are included in the CompTIA Security+ exam?
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?
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What percentage of the CompTIA Security+ exam covers Security Operations?
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Match the types of security controls to their categories:
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Study Notes
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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Description
This quiz covers the essential knowledge and skills validated by the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 certification. It emphasizes security monitoring across hybrid environments and introduces regulations and compliance considerations. Prepare for this exam by understanding its structure, development policies, and the format of the questions you'll encounter.
