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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 administrator is configuring a wireless network for a corporate office. Which of the following should be implemented to ensure the highest level of wireless security?
#2. An attacker sends a legitimate-looking email containing a link to a malicious website. Which social engineering technique is being used?
#3. You are a SOC analyst monitoring a web server. You notice abnormal POST requests with embedded SQL syntax. What action should you take FIRST?
#4. A company is concerned about data being read in transit. Which protocol should be used to ensure encryption of email messages?
#5. Which of the following is a benefit of implementing a zero trust architecture?
#6. Which cryptographic concept ensures a sender cannot deny sending a message?
#7. Which of the following would BEST protect against replay attacks?
#8. What type of vulnerability occurs when an attacker exploits differences between the time a file is checked and the time it is used?
#9. A company wants to ensure that backup data is not stored longer than required. Which of the following is MOST important?
#10. You are tasked with securing an embedded IoT device in a factory. Which two actions should you prioritize?
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