6 Practice Exams | CompTIA Security+ Certification

Master the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) certification exam with this comprehensive practice test course. Designed by industry-certified security professionals, this course delivers 1,500 meticulously crafted multiple-choice questions organized into six targeted practice exams. Each question mirrors the depth, structure, and complexity of the official exam, covering all six critical domains of the current Security+ syllabus. Whether you're a first-time test-taker or retaking the exam, this course provides the rigorous preparation you need to pass with confidence.

Why This Course Stands Out

• Unmatched Question Bank: 1,500 unique questions—far exceeding competitors—ensuring no repetition and maximum exposure to exam concepts.

1. Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations: Malware analysis, social engineering, wireless attacks, threat intelligence.

Sample Practice Questions with Explanations

Question 1
Which PKI component verifies the revocation status of a digital certificate in real time without relying on periodic list downloads?
A) Certificate Signing Request (CSR)
B) Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP)
C) Certificate Revocation List (CRL)
D) Registration Authority (RA)

Correct Answer: B
Explanation: OCSP provides real-time certificate revocation checks by querying a validation server, unlike CRLs (Option C), which require periodic downloads of static lists. This reduces latency in high-security environments and aligns with NIST SP 800-52 for TLS certificate validation. Option A initiates certificate creation; Option D handles enrollment—not revocation.

Question 2
A security analyst identifies unusual outbound traffic from a developer’s workstation to an external IP on port 4444. Process monitoring shows "java.exe" communicating with this IP. Which attack is MOST likely occurring?
A) DNS cache poisoning
B) Reverse shell malware
C) ARP spoofing
D) SSL stripping

Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Port 4444 is commonly used by reverse shell tools (e.g., Metasploit) for command-and-control. The "java.exe" process indicates fileless malware execution—a hallmark of advanced persistent threats (APT). DNS poisoning (A) manipulates DNS responses; ARP spoofing (C) targets local networks; SSL stripping (D) downgrades HTTPS. This scenario reflects CompTIA’s threat analysis objectives (SY0-701 Domain 1.2).

Question 3
When implementing MFA for a cloud SaaS application, which method provides the HIGHEST assurance against phishing?
A) SMS-based one-time passcodes
B) Time-based one-time passwords (TOTP)
C) FIDO2 security keys
D) Email verification links

Correct Answer: C
Explanation: FIDO2 security keys (e.g., YubiKey) use public-key cryptography and are phishing-resistant because they validate the website’s origin during authentication. SMS (A) and email (D) are vulnerable to interception; TOTP (B) can be bypassed via real-time phishing proxies. This aligns with NIST SP 800-63B guidelines and CompTIA’s IAM domain (SY0-701 Domain 4.1).

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Who Should Enroll

• IT professionals targeting CompTIA Security+ certification (SY0-701)

Enroll today to transform exam anxiety into confidence. With 1,500 questions, real-world scenarios, and actionable insights, you’ll walk into your Security+ exam prepared to succeed.