SY0-701
SECURITY+
CERTIFICATION EXAM
Three Full Practice Tests — 2025–2026
CompTIA Security+ Certification Practice Exam
CompTIA Authorized Quality Program (CAQP)
This practice exam mirrors the structure, difficulty, and content of the official CompTIA
Security+ SY0-701 certification exam. Covering all five key domains from General Security
Concepts to Security Program Management, this resource is designed to assess your
readiness and identify high-yield areas for focused study before your official testing date.
SY0-
Total Questions
Testing Time
Passing Score
Format
90 (per full exam)
90 Minutes
750 (on a scale of 100–900)
Computer-Based Test (CBT)
701
Item Types Multiple-Choice, Performance-Based (PBQs), Drag-and-Drop
Version SY0-–2026
PRA CT I CE E X A M — V E RI FI E D 2025 OBJE CT I V E S
Source: CompTIA, Inc. Verified per official documentation for SY0-701, launched November 2023.
Always confirm current requirements with the certifying body before examination.
, Exam Structure
This practice exam includes 90 representative questions that mirror the structure, difficulty, and content of the
official CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 certification exam. All questions are in multiple-choice format with four
options (A, B, C, D) and a single best answer unless noted as multiple-select. Questions are in bold; correct
answers appear in bold purple; and rationales are in italic with a lavender background.
Attribute Detail
Total Questions 90 (per full exam)
Testing Time 90 Minutes
Passing Score 750 (on a scale of 100-900)
Format Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Item Types Multiple-Choice, Performance-Based (PBQs), Drag-and-Drop
Version SY0--2026
Content Domain Distribution
Domain Topic Weight Questions
1.0 General Security Concepts 12% 11
2.0 Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations 22% 20
3.0 Security Architecture 18% 16
4.0 Security Operations 28% 25
5.0 Security Program Management and Oversight 20% 18
Eligibility
There are no strict prerequisites for the CompTIA Security+ certification. However, CompTIA recommends that
candidates hold the CompTIA Network+ certification and have at least two years of IT administration experience
with a security focus before attempting this examination. This ensures that candidates have the foundational
knowledge and practical experience necessary to understand the security concepts covered in the SY0-701
objectives.
Introduction
The CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 certification is a globally recognized, vendor-neutral credential that validates
the baseline, hands-on cybersecurity skills required for any security role. This practice exam is designed to