Learn the basics, then practise
Start with a short round or try all 17 original practice questions. You can learn one answer at a time or take a timed round.
What you will practise
| Security controls | 4 questions |
| Identity | 3 questions |
| Threats | 3 questions |
| Incident response | 4 questions |
| Risk | 3 questions |
Key ideas to know
- Know confidentiality, integrity and availability.
- Use multi-factor authentication and least-privilege access.
- Phishing, malicious software and social engineering target people as well as systems.
- An incident response plan supports detection, containment, recovery and learning.
Try three sample questions
What is the principle of least privilege?
Answer: Give only access needed for work
Restricting permissions reduces damage from mistakes or compromised accounts.
Which is an example of multi-factor authentication?
Answer: Password plus an authenticator app code
MFA combines distinct categories of proof, such as something known and something possessed.
What does encryption help protect?
Answer: Data confidentiality
Encryption makes information unreadable without the right key.
Official exam resources
Check the official source: CompTIA Security+ certification ↗
This is independent practice, not leaked or actual exam questions.