Free CompTIA Security+ (SY0-801) practice test

360 free questions · 36 sections · No account

Pick a section below — each one gives you up to 10 free practice questions with full explanations, no account needed. 36 sections across 6 domains. General security concepts, threats, architecture, operations, and program governance.

2 · Choose a section

P1Security Foundations

  1. 1Core Security Concepts10 questionsStart →
  2. 2Security Controls: Categories and Types10 questionsStart →
  3. 3Change Management10 questionsStart →
  4. 4Deception and Physical Security10 questionsStart →

P2Cryptography and PKI

  1. 5Encryption: Symmetric, Asymmetric, and Key Exchange10 questionsStart →
  2. 6Hashing, Salting, and Digital Signatures10 questionsStart →
  3. 7PKI and Certificates10 questionsStart →

P3Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks

  1. 8Threat Intelligence, CVE, and CVSS10 questionsStart →
  2. 9Threat Actors and Motivations10 questionsStart →
  3. 10Threat Vectors and the Supply Chain10 questionsStart →
  4. 11Social Engineering10 questionsStart →
  5. 12Malware and Indicators of Compromise10 questionsStart →
  6. 13Network and Credential Attacks10 questionsStart →
  7. 14Application, Web, and Cloud Attacks10 questionsStart →
  8. 15Vulnerability Types and Attack Surfaces10 questionsStart →
  9. 16AI Threats10 questionsStart →

P4Security Architecture

  1. 17Architecture Models10 questionsStart →
  2. 18Network Zones and Device Placement10 questionsStart →
  3. 19Zero Trust Architecture and Secure Connectivity10 questionsStart →
  4. 20Data Protection and Data Roles10 questionsStart →
  5. 21Resilience and Recovery10 questionsStart →

P5Security Operations

  1. 22Hardening and Endpoint Controls10 questionsStart →
  2. 23Network Defenses10 questionsStart →
  3. 24Email and Application Security10 questionsStart →
  4. 25Asset Management10 questionsStart →
  5. 26Vulnerability Management10 questionsStart →
  6. 27Monitoring, Logging, and SIEM10 questionsStart →
  7. 28Identity and Access Management10 questionsStart →
  8. 29Automation, Orchestration, and AI in SecOps10 questionsStart →
  9. 30Incident Response10 questionsStart →
  10. 31Investigations and Digital Forensics10 questionsStart →

P6Program Management and Oversight

  1. 32Governance Documents10 questionsStart →
  2. 33Risk Management10 questionsStart →
  3. 34Third-Party Risk and Compliance10 questionsStart →
  4. 35Audits, Assessments, and Frameworks10 questionsStart →
  5. 36Security Awareness Programs10 questionsStart →

SY0-801 practice test — FAQ

How many questions are on the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-801) exam?

The real SY0-801 exam has a maximum of 90 questions with a 90-minute time limit.

What is the passing score for SY0-801?

You need 750 / 900 to pass SY0-801. CompTIA scores on a scale of 100–900.

Is this SY0-801 practice test free?

Yes. All 360 questions are free: 36 section pages with up to 10 questions each, every one with an explanation, and none of it needs an account.

Are these real CompTIA exam questions?

No. These are original practice questions written to the official SY0-801 objectives — real exam questions are confidential. They mirror the exam's style and difficulty.

Where can I get more SY0-801 practice?

Beyond these 360 free questions, the full ExamWizardz SY0-801 course adds more practice questions, timed mock exams, interactive PBQs and a guided study plan. A free account unlocks the first sections of the course.

Does ExamWizardz have a SY0-801 exam simulator?

Yes. Timed exam simulation plus interactive performance-based questions (PBQs) — the task-based items most candidates find hardest. You can try free PBQs at examwizardz.app/pbq-practice.