Welcome to today’s practice test!
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 network administrator implements a NAC solution to restrict access to only compliant devices. What type of control is this?
#2. An attacker uses a USB device to exfiltrate data from a secure facility. What security principle has been violated?
#3. Which encryption method uses two keys—one public and one private—for secure data exchange?
#4. A security team wants to reduce the attack surface of a web server. Which of the following is MOST effective?
#5. Which of the following BEST describes a watering hole attack?
#6. A company using SAML wants to implement SSO. Which component handles user authentication?
#7. What is the PRIMARY function of a honeypot in network security?
#8. What tool is typically used to manage encryption keys securely in an enterprise?
#9. Which of the following BEST represents a compensating control for a missing firewall?
#10. Given the scenario: You are securing a new enterprise environment with IoT devices and hybrid cloud services. Select the MOST appropriate control to reduce risk.
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