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 security administrator at a mid-sized company is implementing a Zero Trust model. Which of the following is MOST aligned with Zero Trust principles?
#2. An attacker is attempting to bypass a web application’s input validation to perform a SQL injection attack. Which security control BEST mitigates this threat?
#3. A security architect is evaluating high availability solutions for a critical database system. Which configuration MOST improves resilience?
#4. An analyst is hardening a Linux server. Which of the following would be LEAST useful?
#5. An attacker sends a USB device labeled “Executive Salaries” to employees in the finance department. This is an example of:
#6. A vulnerability management scan finds an unsupported operating system on a production server. What is the MOST appropriate mitigation?
#7. Which of the following cryptographic tools provides secure key storage and processing within a tamper-resistant hardware device?
#8. A security manager is assessing third-party vendors. Which document should specify measurable performance and security requirements?
#9. A security engineer must implement secure communication between remote users and corporate resources over the public internet. Select the TWO MOST appropriate technologies:
#10. A cloud security architect is reviewing a cloud provider’s shared responsibility model. Which of the following is typically the customer’s responsibility?
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