This beginner-level practice test is inspired by the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) exam and is designed to help you reinforce key cybersecurity concepts on a daily basis.
These questions are not official exam questions, but they reflect topics and scenarios relevant to the Security+ certification. Use them to test your knowledge, identify areas for improvement, and build daily cybersecurity habits.
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#1. A security analyst discovers that an internal user has accessed sensitive payroll data without authorization. What concept of security has most likely been violated?
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#2. An attacker exploits a race condition between time-of-check and time-of-use. What type of vulnerability is this?
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#3. ___________ is the concept where users are granted the minimum levels of access – or permissions – needed to perform their job functions.
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#4. Which of the following encryption types is used for securing communication between a web browser and a server using HTTPS?
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#5. Which of the following would best mitigate risks from rogue DHCP servers in an enterprise network?
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#6. A company implements fingerprint scanners at entrances. What type of authentication factor is being used?
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#7. What tool would a penetration tester use to intercept and manipulate HTTP/HTTPS requests between a client and server?
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#8. A DevOps team wants to automate deployments securely in a cloud environment. Which security concept should be implemented to ensure consistent security configurations?
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#9. Which of the following best explains the purpose of a Certificate Revocation List (CRL)?
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#10. Which of the following BEST describes the goal of segmentation in a network?
