15 questions covering threats, vulnerabilities, cryptography, identity management, and incident response. Randomized on every attempt.
Answering questions forces your brain to retrieve information, proven to improve retention far better than rereading.
See exactly which domains need work so you can focus your study time where it matters most.
Familiarity with the question format and time pressure means fewer surprises on exam day.
Security+ is the most widely required entry-level security credential, and it satisfies Department of Defense Directive 8570/8140 baseline requirements for IAT Level II roles, which is why it appears in so many federally funded job postings.
This test samples the SY0-701 domains: threats, attacks and vulnerabilities, cryptography and PKI, identity and access management, and incident response, the four areas that carry the most weight in the current exam version.
SY0-701 runs 90 minutes with a maximum of 90 questions and requires 750 out of 900 to pass. It costs 404 USD at 2024 pricing. CompTIA does not publish an official first-attempt pass rate.
The performance-based questions (PBQs) appear first and consume disproportionate time. Candidates who work them in order, rather than flagging them and returning after clearing the multiple choice, routinely run out of time.
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