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CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Practice Exam

Test yourself under real exam conditions: 50 timed questions, 60 on the clock, pass mark 83%%. Instant score with a full review of everything you got wrong. Free — no account needed.

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Exam details

  • ✓50 questions drawn from 120 cards
  • ✓Countdown timer — auto-submits when time runs out
  • ✓Pass mark 83% (real certification threshold)
  • ✓Full review of wrong answers at the end
  • ✓No signup required — save your score with a free account

Sample Questions

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What does the CIA triad stand for in information security?

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Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability

Which security principle extends CIA by adding authentication, authorization, and accounting (non-repudiation)?

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AAA (Authentication, Authorization, Accounting)

What is the difference between authentication and authorization?

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Authentication verifies identity ("who you are"); authorization determines permitted actions ("what you can do")

Define non-repudiation.

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Assurance that a party cannot deny having performed an action, typically via digital signatures or audit logs

What is the Parkerian hexad?

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An extension of the CIA triad adding Possession, Authenticity, and Utility

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