CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) TotalTester Practice Exam

Product Overview

Prepare for the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) exam with TotalTester practice tests. Over 850 questions mirror the style and difficulty of the real exam. So you can rehearse under exam conditions and find your weak areas well before test day.

Security+ is the credential most employers ask for first, and the exam is broad. A bank this size lets you keep testing without seeing the same questions twice. Get certified the best way, the TotalTester way.

• Applies to the current CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) exam
• Includes over 850 practice test questions with hints, study references, and explanations
• Covers all five official Security+ exam domains
• Single-user, one-year license
• Runs on Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, or Linux (iOS and Android not supported)

Certification Alignment

The Security+ exam contains a maximum of 90 questions and runs 90 minutes. It mixes multiple-choice and performance-based questions, and you need 750 on a scale of 100 to 900 to pass. This question bank maps to all five domains, weighted as CompTIA weights them.

• General Security Concepts (12%) — security control types, confidentiality, integrity and availability, authentication and authorization, change management, and cryptographic solutions including PKI and digital signatures
• Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations (22%) — threat actors and motivations, threat vectors and attack surfaces, application and cloud vulnerabilities, malicious activity, and mitigation techniques
• Security Architecture (18%) — architecture models spanning on-premises, cloud, virtualization, IoT and industrial control systems, enterprise infrastructure, data protection, and resilience and recovery
• Security Operations (28%) — secure baselines and hardening, asset and vulnerability management, alerting and monitoring, firewalls and endpoint detection, identity and access management, automation, and incident response
• Security Program Management and Oversight (20%) — security governance, risk management, third-party risk, compliance, audits and assessments, and security awareness

Security Operations is the heaviest domain at 28 percent. Therefore the question bank weights it accordingly.

Career Impact

Security+ opens the door to hands-on security work. In fact, it is the credential most employers ask for first.

• Prepares you for roles such as Security Analyst, SOC Analyst, and Security Engineer
• Also fits Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, and IT Auditor positions
• Meets the U.S. Department of Defense 8140 baseline requirement, with work roles including cyber defense analyst, incident responder, and vulnerability analyst
• Leads naturally to CompTIA CySA+, PenTest+, and SecurityX
• CompTIA recommends Network+ and around two years in a security or systems administrator role

Learning Outcomes

The TotalTester question bank checks your readiness across every Security+ domain.

• Comparing security control types and applying core confidentiality, integrity, and availability concepts
• Applying cryptographic solutions, including PKI, hashing, and digital signatures
• Identifying threat actors, attack vectors, and vulnerabilities across applications, cloud, and supply chain
• Recognizing malicious activity and selecting the right mitigation technique
• Designing secure architecture across on-premises, cloud, virtualized, and embedded environments
• Hardening systems, managing assets and vulnerabilities, and monitoring enterprise security tooling
• Implementing identity and access management, automation, and incident response
• Applying governance, risk management, third-party risk, compliance, and security awareness practices

Prerequisites

CompTIA sets no mandatory prerequisite for Security+. It does recommend Network+ plus around two years of experience in a security or systems administrator role, so most candidates come to it with some hands-on background.

TotalTester is assessment software rather than a course. So use it alongside or after your study material, to find weak areas and rehearse exam conditions before you book the exam.

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TotalTester Features

TotalTester practice test questions mirror the multiple-choice questions on the real exam. You control how you study, and the software tracks how you improve.

Testing Modes

• Practice Mode: tests with hints and study references
• Exam Mode: just like the real thing, no help, just you and the questions
• Results graded by topic for easy review

Customized Tests

• Filter questions by exam objectives
• Choose whether or not to include hints and study references
• Choose the number of questions on your practice test
• Set your own time limit

Test History

• See the date you took each test
• View final score for each test
• See the number of questions answered correctly by objective
• Review each question, see your answer, the correct answer, and explanations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the Security+ TotalTester?

This product includes over 850 practice test questions aligned to the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) exam objectives. Practice Mode adds hints and study references, while Exam Mode simulates the real thing. All content lives in the Total Seminars Training Hub.

How long do I have access?

You have one year of access from the date of purchase.

What devices can I use?

Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, or Linux (iOS and Android not supported). So you need a laptop or desktop rather than a phone or tablet.

Is this aligned to the latest exam version?

Yes. SY0-701 is the current Security+ exam, and this question bank covers all five of its domains: General Security Concepts, Threats, Vulnerabilities and Mitigations, Security Architecture, Security Operations, and Security Program Management and Oversight.

How many questions are on the real Security+ exam?

The exam has a maximum of 90 questions and a 90-minute time limit. It mixes multiple-choice and performance-based questions. You need 750 on a scale of 100 to 900 to pass.

Do I need Network+ before taking Security+?

No. CompTIA recommends Network+ and around two years in a security or systems administrator role, but neither is required. Plenty of candidates sit Security+ first.

Can I use this for classroom or multi-user training?

Single-user licenses cover individual use only. Therefore, they are not valid for classroom instruction. For volume licensing, call 877-687-2768 for discounted multi-user pricing.

What happens after I purchase?

You’ll receive an order confirmation email immediately. A second email then arrives with your Total Seminars Training Hub login. Most customers get access within minutes. If nothing arrives within 30 minutes, check your spam folder or contact support@totalsem.com.

Educators

Please call 877-687-2768 for discounted multi-user pricing. Single-user licenses are not valid for classroom use.

Order Process

After completing your purchase, you will receive:

• An email confirming your order.
• A second email with your login for the Total Seminars Training Hub.
• One year of access from the date of purchase.
• TotalTester runs on Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, or Linux (iOS and Android not supported).
• Questions? Contact support@totalsem.com.