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CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Practice — Timed Sets, Scenarios & Full Mocks

Open the practice app for CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701). Start with domain-focused drills and scenario PBQs, then mix full-length exams. Mobile-friendly and aligned to the blueprint.

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This embedded web app includes a generous freemium mode, with up to about 400 practice questions available for each supported exam so you can gauge your readiness before upgrading.

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Tip: Begin with 20–25 question domain drills for weak areas, then move to mixed sets and full mocks. Aim for consistent ~75–80% before test day.

Suggested progression

  1. Domain drills (daily): 2× 20–25 question sets focused on a single SY0-701 domain (Threats, Architecture/Design, Implementation, Ops/IR, GRC).
  2. Scenario sets (alternate days): 1× 20–25 questions emphasizing PBQ-style items (logs/pcaps, control selection, IR order).
  3. Mixed sets (weekly): 1× 30–40 questions combining 2–3 domains to build transfer.
  4. Full mocks (final 1–2 weeks): 2–3 complete exams mirroring live-exam tone/coverage. Review every miss and tag weak objectives.

Timeboxing

  • Domain set: ~30–35 minutes
  • Scenario set: ~35–45 minutes
  • Mixed set: ~55–65 minutes
  • Full mock: ~90 minutes (leave a buffer to revisit flagged items and PBQs)

Scoring & review

  • Mark + return: Flag uncertain items; review after you finish the set.
  • Pattern log: Track recurring themes (e.g., SAML vs OAuth/OIDC, RBAC vs ABAC, WAF vs NGFW, CSPM vs CASB, IR phase boundaries, PKI revocation).
  • Turn misses into notes: Convert each theme into 1–2 “rules of thumb,” then re-drill that domain the next day.

Fast remediations (common weak spots)

  • IAM choices:
    • SSO: SAML (web SSO) • Delegation: OAuth 2.0 • Login on OAuth: OIDC.
    • Prefer MFA and least privilege (RBAC/ABAC); use 802.1X/NAC at access.
  • Crypto/TLS:
    • Integrity → SHA-256/HMAC; Transport → TLS 1.3 (ECDHE + AEAD); At rest → AES-GCM.
    • PKI → understand OCSP/CRL, stapling, cert types (DV/OV/EV, SAN, wildcard).
  • Network/Web:
    • App layer attacks → WAF; network policy → NGFW/ACLs; segmentation → VLANs/microsegmentation; Wi-Fi → WPA3, disable WPS.
    • Email auth → SPF/DKIM/DMARC; DNS filtering; HSTS/CSP on web apps.
  • Cloud:
    • Shared responsibility varies by IaaS/PaaS/SaaS; detect misconfig with CSPM; govern SaaS with CASB; store secrets in vaults; avoid long-lived keys.
  • Ops/IR:
    • IR order: Preparation → Identification → Containment → Eradication → Recovery → Lessons learned.
    • Evidence: order of volatility; chain of custody; hash artifacts before/after.

What to pair with practice

  • Syllabus: Objective-by-domain outline → view
  • Cheatsheet: High-yield contrasts & quick pickers → open
  • Overview: Format, pacing, and 3–5 week plan → read

Tips for exam-style pacing

  • First pass fast: ~60–70 seconds per item; skip PBQs early and return later.
  • Aim your reading: For long scenarios, read the final ask first, then scan for relevant details.
  • Eliminate aggressively: Toss options that break least privilege, secure defaults, policy/safety, or order of operations (e.g., eradication before containment).
  • Justify choices: Prefer preventive, auditable, and scalable controls over ad-hoc fixes.

Ready to drill?

Open the app above and choose:

  • Domain Drills: Threats • Architecture/Design • Implementation • Operations/IR • GRC
  • Scenario Sets: Logs/pcaps • Crypto/IAM picks • Control selection • IR ordering
  • Full Mocks: Exam-length simulations with review mode
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