// COMPTIA SECURITYX · CAS-005

CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) practice test — with hands-on labs, not just flashcards

Most CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) prep stops at multiple-choice questions. CrushCert adds real hands-on labs with the drag-and-drop and troubleshooting tasks the exam uses — alongside 180+ adaptive practice questions and a full timed mock exam. Everything for the exam, in one place.

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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.

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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.

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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:

DomainWeight
Governance, Risk & Compliance20%
Security Architecture27%
Security Engineering31%
Security Operations22%

CrushCert's question bank and labs map to every domain. Hands-on lab and topic coverage includes:

Security ArchitectureRisk & GovernanceCryptographyEnterprise MobilityCloud SecurityIncident Response

Sample CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) practice questions

Sample — Security Architecture
Which protocol provides confidentiality for data in transit?
A) MD5
B) TLS ✓
C) SHA-256
D) RAID

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.

Sample — Security Engineering and Cryptography
Which data protection technique replaces sensitive data with non-sensitive tokens while preserving format?
A) Pseudonymization
B) Data masking
C) Anonymization
D) Tokenization ✓

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.

Sample — Security Architecture
Which network architecture places publicly accessible servers in a separate network segment between two firewalls?
A) Software-defined WAN (SD-WAN)
B) Network address translation (NAT)
C) Virtual private network (VPN)
D) Demilitarized zone (DMZ) ✓

A DMZ is a network segment between an external and internal firewall that hosts public-facing servers (web, email, DNS).

Sample — Security Operations
Which incident response phase involves identifying the scope of compromise and preventing further spread?
A) Identification
B) Preparation
C) Lessons learned
D) Containment ✓

The containment phase focuses on limiting the scope and impact of an incident, preventing further spread while preserving evidence.

Sample — Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Which governance framework specifically addresses IT service management?
A) ISO 27001
B) ITIL ✓
C) NIST CSF
D) COBIT

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.

One affordable plan, no per-exam packs. The Professional plan is $24/month and also covers the CCNP core exams, AWS Solutions Architect, 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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Continue your CompTIA path — CrushCert also covers A+, Network+, Security+, and CySA+, all in one plan.

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CompTIA 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.