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 needs to implement a system to manage digital certificates internally. Which of the following components is required?
#2. An attacker is attempting to intercept and manipulate traffic between a user and a web server. Which type of attack is the attacker most likely performing?
#3. A security team is evaluating the use of load balancing between multiple servers. What security benefit does load balancing provide?
#4. A security administrator implements multifactor authentication. Which of the following factors is “something you are”?
#5. An administrator is using a honeynet. What is the PRIMARY purpose of this technology?
#6. A company wants to ensure encrypted communication over the internet using IPSec. Which protocol is most commonly used to establish the initial secure connection?
#7. A security analyst recommends using network segmentation to contain malware outbreaks. Which technology MOST effectively supports this recommendation?
#8. A SOC analyst detects a sudden increase in network resource consumption with no known legitimate cause. Which type of attack is most likely occurring?
#9. A security administrator wants to ensure Zero Trust is implemented across the organization. Which principle aligns with this model?
#10. An attacker sends an email pretending to be from the company’s HR department requesting that employees log into a fraudulent website. This is an example of:
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