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.
Results
#1. A security administrator at a mid-sized company needs to restrict access to a legacy web application to internal IP addresses only. Which of the following should be implemented to meet this requirement?
#2. An attacker is attempting to execute a time-of-use attack on a shared resource within an application. Which mitigation technique would best address this vulnerability?
#3. An analyst in a SOC observes multiple failed login attempts followed by a successful login from a foreign IP. Which indicator best suggests an account compromise?
#4. A company plans to use symmetric encryption for internal file transfers. Which key management practice is most critical in this scenario?
#5. A security administrator is configuring a DMARC policy to enhance email security. What is the primary goal of this implementation?
#6. A company is evaluating different cloud providers. Which agreement ensures the provider meets minimum uptime and response time commitments?
#7. An attacker has successfully exploited a SQL injection vulnerability. Which of the following was most likely lacking in the application?
#8. A technician is setting up wireless access using WPA3. Which feature of WPA3 enhances resistance to offline password attacks?
#9. A data center experiences a power outage, but systems remain online. What component is most likely responsible for this resilience?
#10. You are responsible for securing access to the internal payroll system. Users must authenticate using a token and a password. Access should be granted only during business hours, and permissions must be based on the user’s job role.
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Answers
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- A, B, C