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About the CompTIA Security+ SY0-801 exam
The next-generation CompTIA Security+ (SY0-801) validates the core skills every cybersecurity role needs: assessing threats, securing hybrid and cloud environments, and responding to incidents. This version adds heavier weighting on AI-driven threats, post-quantum cryptography, zero-trust maturity, and security automation. Practice the full five-domain blueprint the way it is actually tested.
10
Sample questions
90 min
Exam time limit
83%
Passing score
$400
Exam voucher
CompTIA Security+ SY0-801 is the updated, vendor-neutral certification that proves you can do the hands-on work of a modern security role, not just recite definitions. It is the credential most employers list first for entry-level security jobs, and it satisfies the United States Department of Defense 8140 and 8570 baseline requirements, which makes it a near-mandatory step for government and military IT staff. This version builds on the established Security+ body of knowledge and pushes harder on the topics shaping security today: AI-driven attacks such as deepfakes and prompt injection, post-quantum cryptography and crypto-agility, cloud-native and zero-trust architecture, and security automation with SOAR. You are tested across five domains covering security concepts, threats and vulnerabilities, architecture, day-to-day operations, and governance. The exam is known for two things that trip up well-prepared candidates: its sheer breadth, and its performance-based questions that ask you to configure or analyze something rather than pick a term. Reading a textbook once is rarely enough. You need to see how the concepts are questioned, practice the "BEST answer" judgment calls, and rehearse the performance-based tasks before exam day. That is exactly what this course is for. Work through realistic practice questions mapped to every domain, learn why each answer is right or wrong, and walk in knowing what to expect. Whether you are a help-desk tech moving into security or a career-changer starting fresh, this is the fastest path from studying to passing.
Exam Domains Covered
Exam Format & Details
Maximum 90 questions per exam, a mix of multiple-choice and performance-based questions (PBQs). 90-minute time limit. Passing score is 750 on a scaled range of 100 to 900 (roughly 83 percent). Vendor-neutral, no hard prerequisites, though CompTIA Network+ and two years of security-adjacent experience are recommended. Booked through Pearson VUE, at a test center or online-proctored. Voucher cost is around 404 US dollars. The certificate is valid for three years and is renewed through continuing education. Confirm the current voucher price, question count, and passing score on the official CompTIA exam page when you book.
Why Practice Questions Matter
Security+ fails prepared people on breadth and judgment, not obscure trivia. The exam rarely asks "what is X"; it hands you a scenario and asks for the BEST action among several plausible options, then throws performance-based questions that expect you to apply, not recall. Timed practice questions are the single most effective way to build that reflex: they surface your weak domains, train you to read qualifier words like BEST, MOST, and FIRST, and get you comfortable with PBQ pacing so the real thing feels familiar. Practice until your weak-domain scores climb, and exam day becomes a formality.
Sample Practice Questions
The following questions are a preview of the type of syllabus-aligned questions you will practise in CertCrush. They reflect the format and reasoning style of the CompTIA Security+ SY0-801 exam — not actual exam content.
Q1.An employee receives a text: This is Dana from IT, we detected a breach on your account, reply with your login code in the next five minutes or we will lock you out. Which psychological levers are being used here? (Select THREE.)
- A.Authority
- B.Urgency
- C.Fear or intimidation
- D.Scarcity
- E.Social proof
- F.Familiarity and trust
Domain: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations
Q2.Vulnerability A has a critical CVSS score but sits on an isolated internal server behind three firewalls with no known exploit. Vulnerability B has only a medium CVSS score but sits on an internet-facing server and is being actively exploited in the wild. Which should be fixed FIRST?
- A.Vulnerability B, because it is exposed and actively exploited
- B.Vulnerability A, because its CVSS score is higher
- C.Neither, because both are below the emergency threshold
- D.Both at exactly the same priority since risk is equal
Domain: Security Operations
Q3.A hospital records system faces a breach with an SLE of 250,000 dollars and an ARO of 0.1. Leadership formally documents that they will neither add controls nor buy insurance because remediation costs far exceed the 25,000 dollar ALE and the board signs off. Which risk treatment is this, and is it done correctly?
- A.Acceptance, done correctly because it is conscious and documented
- B.Mitigation, because they reviewed the ALE
- C.Transfer, because the board absorbed the risk
- D.Acceptance, done incorrectly because acceptance can never be documented
Domain: Security Program Management and Oversight
Q4.A government agency stores classified records that must stay confidential for 25 years and suspects adversaries are already capturing its encrypted traffic. Which is the BEST long-term action?
- A.Increase the RSA key size on all servers
- B.Migrate to NIST-standardized post-quantum (PQC) algorithms
- C.Do nothing until quantum computers actually exist
- D.Disable all encryption to simplify the systems
Domain: General Security Concepts
Q5.An organization has moved fully to the cloud and wants to move away from a traditional VPN that hands remote users broad network access after a single login. Which approach directly addresses the concern that a stolen VPN login can roam widely?
- A.Deploy a full-tunnel IPsec VPN
- B.Adopt ZTNA for per-application verified access
- C.Place all users behind an NGFW
- D.Move users into a screened subnet
Domain: Security Architecture
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the free CompTIA Security+ SY0-801 sample?
The free sample includes 10 syllabus-aligned practice questions, sample flashcards, and a preview chapter from the study guide. No account or payment is required to try the sample.
How many questions are in the full CompTIA Security+ SY0-801 course?
The full course includes a comprehensive question bank covering all exam domains. You can see the total question count on the CompTIA Security+ SY0-801 course page.
Are these official CompTIA exam questions?
No. CertCrush questions are independently written and syllabus-aligned — they mirror the format, difficulty, and reasoning style of the official exam. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by CompTIA.
Which domains does the CompTIA Security+ SY0-801 course cover?
The course covers 5 exam domains: General Security Concepts, Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations, Security Architecture, Security Operations, Security Program Management and Oversight.
Can I study on mobile?
Yes. CertCrush is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. The timed exam, flashcards, and study guide all work on mobile without installing an app.
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