CompTIA Security+ practice test — with hands-on labs, not just flashcards
Most CompTIA Security+ prep stops at multiple-choice questions. CrushCert adds real hands-on labs with the drag-and-drop and troubleshooting tasks the exam uses — alongside 340+ 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 Security+ exam
The Security+ (SY0-701) has up to 90 questions in 90 minutes, scored on a 100–900 scale with a 750 passing score, and costs about $425. The five domains and weightings:
| Domain | Weight |
|---|---|
| General Security Concepts | 12% |
| Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations | 22% |
| Security Architecture | 18% |
| Security Operations | 28% |
| Security Program Management & Oversight | 20% |
CrushCert's question bank and labs map to every domain. Hands-on lab and topic coverage includes:
Sample CompTIA Security+ practice questions
RSA uses a public/private key pair, making it asymmetric. AES, 3DES, and Blowfish are symmetric algorithms. Every CrushCert question includes an explanation like this.
A DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack uses many compromised systems — a botnet — to overwhelm a target. A plain DoS comes from a single source.
GDPR governs personal data of EU residents — consent to collect, the right to erasure, and mandatory breach notification. HIPAA covers health data, SOX financial reporting, and PCI DSS card data.
TLS encrypts traffic between browsers and servers — this is what puts the "S" in HTTPS. FTP, SNMP, and Telnet are unencrypted by default.
A risk management framework such as NIST RMF or ISO 31000 provides the overall structure for identifying, assessing, and responding to risk. The others address narrower, specific concerns.
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 Associate plan is $19/month and also covers CCNA, CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and several AWS exams — 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.
Keep learning: CompTIA guides & path
Continue your CompTIA path — CrushCert also covers A+, Network+, CySA+, and CASP+ / SecurityX, all in one plan.
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Start studying freeCompTIA Security+ FAQ
How many questions are on the Security+ exam?
The SY0-701 has up to 90 questions in 90 minutes, including multiple-choice and performance-based items.
Does CrushCert include hands-on Security+ labs?
Yes — drag-and-drop and troubleshooting scenarios covering cryptography, access control, network security, and incident response, matching the exam's performance-based questions.
What score do you need to pass Security+?
750 on a 100–900 scale. CrushCert mock exams use an 83% pass line so your practice matches the real bar.
How long does it take to study for Security+?
Typically 1–3 months, less with prior IT experience. CrushCert's weak-area targeting focuses your time where it counts.