CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) practice test — with hands-on labs, not just flashcards
Most CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) prep stops at multiple-choice questions. CrushCert adds hands-on labs built like the exam’s PBQs — the drag-and-drop and troubleshooting questions most people fail on — alongside 180+ adaptive practice questions and a full timed mock exam. Everything for the exam, in one place.
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How CrushCert gets you exam-ready
Hands-on labs
Drag-and-drop to match concepts and work through real troubleshooting scenarios — exactly the performance-based tasks the exam throws at you, not just multiple choice.
Adaptive practice
The algorithm tracks every question you miss and serves more of those topics, so your weak areas get more reps and every session moves your score.
Realistic mock exams
Full-length, timed tests that mirror the real exam — countdown timer, question navigator, mark-for-review, and a 83% pass line so you know you're ready before exam day.
What's on the CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) exam
SecurityX (CAS-005, formerly CASP+) has up to 90 questions in 165 minutes. CompTIA doesn't publish a cut score — it's pass/fail — and the exam costs about $529. The four domains and weightings:
| Domain | Weight |
|---|---|
| Governance, Risk & Compliance | 20% |
| Security Architecture | 27% |
| Security Engineering | 31% |
| Security Operations | 22% |
CrushCert's question bank and labs map to every domain. Hands-on lab and topic coverage includes:
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TLS encrypts data in transit. MD5 and SHA-256 are hashing algorithms; RAID is a storage redundancy technique. Every CrushCert question includes an explanation like this.
Tokenization replaces sensitive data (like credit card numbers) with randomly generated tokens that maintain the same format. The mapping is stored in a secure token vault.
A DMZ is a network segment between an external and internal firewall that hosts public-facing servers (web, email, DNS).
The containment phase focuses on limiting the scope and impact of an incident, preventing further spread while preserving evidence.
ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) provides best practices for IT service management, including incident management, change management, and service desk operations.
Why learners pick CrushCert
You practice the way the exam tests you. The exam includes performance-based and scenario items — not just recall. Prep that's only flashcards leaves you guessing on test day. CrushCert's labs put you in the driver's seat.
Pay for one exam or all of them. CASP+/SecurityX alone is $15/month; the Professional plan is $24/month and covers the CCNP core exams, AWS Solutions Architect, SysOps and SA Pro, CySA+, and CASP+/SecurityX — so if you're stacking certs, it's all included.
You always know your readiness. A live readiness score blends your quiz accuracy, mock results, and lab performance, and points you to exactly what to study next.
A guided plan tells you what to study today. Guided Learning builds a short daily plan from your performance — a warm-up review, a lesson on your weakest topic, flashcards, and a hands-on lab, all in about 20 minutes, with spaced repetition so material comes back right before you'd forget it.
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Start studying freeCompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) FAQ
Is CASP+ the same as SecurityX?
Yes. CompTIA renamed CASP+ to SecurityX; the current exam code is CAS-005. It has up to 90 questions in 165 minutes.
Does CrushCert include hands-on SecurityX labs?
Yes — architecture and troubleshooting scenarios covering security architecture, risk, cryptography, and operations.
What score do you need to pass SecurityX?
CompTIA doesn't publish a cut score for this exam — it's reported pass/fail. CrushCert mock exams use an 83% pass line to keep practice rigorous.
How long does it take to study for SecurityX?
It's an advanced exam — many candidates spend 3–6 months. CrushCert's weak-area targeting focuses your time.