{"id":1168,"date":"2026-06-20T05:16:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T09:16:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/boostelearning.com\/resources\/blog\/comptia-security-plus-practice-test\/"},"modified":"2026-06-20T05:16:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T09:16:21","slug":"comptia-security-plus-practice-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/boostelearning.com\/de\/resources\/blog\/comptia-security-plus-practice-test\/","title":{"rendered":"CompTIA Security+ Practice Test (2026): Free SY0-701 Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Test your readiness for the <strong>CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)<\/strong> exam with these free, exam-style questions spanning all five domains \u2014 from general security concepts to security operations. Click <em>Reveal answer<\/em> to check your reasoning and read a short explanation.<\/p>\n<h2>CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) at a glance<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Questions:<\/strong> up to 90 (multiple-choice and performance-based)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Length:<\/strong> 90 minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Passing score:<\/strong> 750 on a scale of 100&ndash;900<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> ~$392 USD (voucher)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recommended experience:<\/strong> Network+ and ~2 years of IT\/security experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Free CompTIA Security+ practice questions<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"qz\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Which element of the CIA triad ensures data has not been altered?<\/strong><br \/>A) Confidentiality&nbsp;&nbsp; B) Integrity&nbsp;&nbsp; C) Availability&nbsp;&nbsp; D) Authentication<\/p>\n<details>\n<summary>Reveal answer<\/summary>\n<p><strong>B) Integrity.<\/strong> Integrity guarantees data is accurate and unaltered; hashing is the primary mechanism used to verify it.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>An attacker secretly relays and alters traffic between two parties. What is this called?<\/strong><br \/>A) On-path attack&nbsp;&nbsp; B) Replay attack&nbsp;&nbsp; C) DDoS&nbsp;&nbsp; D) Privilege escalation<\/p>\n<details>\n<summary>Reveal answer<\/summary>\n<p><strong>A) On-path attack<\/strong> (formerly &#8220;man-in-the-middle&#8221;). The attacker positions between two hosts to intercept or modify communication.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Which encryption type uses the same key to encrypt and decrypt?<\/strong><br \/>A) Asymmetric&nbsp;&nbsp; B) Symmetric&nbsp;&nbsp; C) Hashing&nbsp;&nbsp; D) Steganography<\/p>\n<details>\n<summary>Reveal answer<\/summary>\n<p><strong>B) Symmetric.<\/strong> Symmetric algorithms (e.g., AES) use one shared key \u2014 fast, but key distribution is the challenge.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>A phishing attack that specifically targets a senior executive is known as:<\/strong><br \/>A) Vishing&nbsp;&nbsp; B) Smishing&nbsp;&nbsp; C) Whaling&nbsp;&nbsp; D) Pharming<\/p>\n<details>\n<summary>Reveal answer<\/summary>\n<p><strong>C) Whaling.<\/strong> Whaling is spear-phishing aimed at high-value targets such as executives (&#8220;big fish&#8221;).<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Which principle grants users only the access required to do their job?<\/strong><br \/>A) Defense in depth&nbsp;&nbsp; B) Least privilege&nbsp;&nbsp; C) Separation of duties&nbsp;&nbsp; D) Zero trust<\/p>\n<details>\n<summary>Reveal answer<\/summary>\n<p><strong>B) Least privilege.<\/strong> Limiting access to the minimum necessary reduces the impact of compromised accounts.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>What does hashing primarily provide?<\/strong><br \/>A) Confidentiality&nbsp;&nbsp; B) Integrity&nbsp;&nbsp; C) Availability&nbsp;&nbsp; D) Non-repudiation only<\/p>\n<details>\n<summary>Reveal answer<\/summary>\n<p><strong>B) Integrity.<\/strong> A hash is a one-way fingerprint; if the data changes, the hash changes \u2014 so it verifies integrity, not confidentiality.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>A security guard stationed at a data-center entrance is which control category?<\/strong><br \/>A) Technical&nbsp;&nbsp; B) Managerial&nbsp;&nbsp; C) Physical&nbsp;&nbsp; D) Detective only<\/p>\n<details>\n<summary>Reveal answer<\/summary>\n<p><strong>C) Physical.<\/strong> Guards, locks, fences, and bollards are physical controls (and can act as both deterrent and preventive).<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Multi-factor authentication combines a password with which of the following?<\/strong><br \/>A) A second password&nbsp;&nbsp; B) A different factor such as a token or fingerprint&nbsp;&nbsp; C) A longer password&nbsp;&nbsp; D) A security question<\/p>\n<details>\n<summary>Reveal answer<\/summary>\n<p><strong>B) A different factor.<\/strong> MFA requires factors from different categories \u2014 something you know, have, or are. Two passwords are still one factor.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Which attack overwhelms a service with traffic from many compromised hosts?<\/strong><br \/>A) DoS&nbsp;&nbsp; B) DDoS&nbsp;&nbsp; C) Brute force&nbsp;&nbsp; D) Buffer overflow<\/p>\n<details>\n<summary>Reveal answer<\/summary>\n<p><strong>B) DDoS.<\/strong> A Distributed Denial-of-Service uses many sources (often a botnet) to exhaust a target&#8217;s resources.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Which document defines how employees may use company systems?<\/strong><br \/>A) SLA&nbsp;&nbsp; B) AUP&nbsp;&nbsp; C) MOU&nbsp;&nbsp; D) BPA<\/p>\n<details>\n<summary>Reveal answer<\/summary>\n<p><strong>B) AUP<\/strong> (Acceptable Use Policy). It sets the rules for acceptable use of organizational systems and data.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"callout-box\" style=\"margin:28px 0\">\n<h3>Ready to pass Security+ on the first try?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"muted\">Boost eLearning&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/boostelearning.com\/courses\/cybersecurity\/comptia-security-plus\/\"><strong>CompTIA Security+ Training<\/strong><\/a> covers all five SY0-701 domains with hands-on Live Labs and a money-back Pass Guarantee. <a href=\"https:\/\/boostelearning.com\/courses\/cybersecurity\/comptia-security-plus\/\">Explore the Security+ course &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Security+ practice test FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3>How many questions are on the Security+ exam?<\/h3>\n<p>Up to 90 questions (multiple-choice and performance-based) in 90 minutes.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the Security+ passing score?<\/h3>\n<p>750 on a scale of 100 to 900.<\/p>\n<h3>How hard is the Security+ exam?<\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s an entry-to-intermediate certification. 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