CompTIA SY0-701 CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam Practice Test

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Question 1

A company wants to improve the availability of its application with a solution that requires minimal effort in the event a server needs to be replaced or added. Which of the following would be the best solution to meet these objectives?



Answer : A

Detailed Load balancing improves application availability by distributing traffic across multiple servers. If one server fails, traffic is automatically routed to other available servers with minimal intervention. Reference: CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Study Guide, Domain 3: Security Architecture, Section: 'High Availability Solutions'.


Question 2

An employee clicks a malicious link in an email that appears to be from the company's Chief Executive Officer. The employee's computer is infected with ransomware that encrypts the company's files. Which of the following is the most effective way for the company to prevent similar incidents in the future?



Answer : A


Question 3

Two companies are in the process of merging. The companies need to decide how to standardize their information security programs. Which of the following would best align the security programs?



Answer : C

A Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) provides a structured approach to standardizing and aligning security programs across different organizations. By both companies adopting the same CSF, they can ensure that their security measures, policies, and practices are consistent, which is essential during a merger when aligning two different security programs.

Reference =

CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Course Content: The course discusses the importance of adopting standardized cybersecurity frameworks (CSF) for aligning security programs during mergers and acquisitions.


Question 4

Which of the following is the first step to secure a newly deployed server?



Answer : A

Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth

The first step in securing a newly deployed server is to close unnecessary service ports. Open ports can expose the server to unauthorized access and potential cyber threats. By closing unused ports, the attack surface is reduced, limiting the number of entry points available to attackers.

Updating the software version (B) and upgrading the OS version (D) are important security measures but should follow the step of securing open ports to prevent immediate exposure to threats.

Adding the device to the Access Control List (ACL) (C) is a step in network security but does not directly secure the server itself against potential attacks.


Question 5

A software developer wishes to implement an application security technique that will provide assurance of the application's integrity. Which of the following techniques will achieve this?



Answer : D

Code signing (D) uses cryptographic digital signatures to confirm the integrity and authenticity of software code. It ensures that the code has not been altered after being signed, providing assurance that the application is trustworthy.

This aligns with CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Domain 2.3: Application security techniques, which includes code signing as a method to validate code integrity.


Question 6

Which of the following best describes the practice of researching laws and regulations related to information security operations within a specific industry?



Answer : C

Due diligence refers to the process of researching and understanding the laws, regulations, and best practices that govern information security within a specific industry. Organizations are required to conduct due diligence to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, which helps mitigate risks and avoid penalties.

Compliance reporting involves generating reports to demonstrate adherence to legal or regulatory standards.

GDPR is a specific regulation governing data privacy in the EU, not a general practice of researching laws.

Attestation is a formal declaration that an organization is compliant with a set of standards but is not the act of researching the laws.


Question 7

Which of the following is a reason why a forensic specialist would create a plan to preserve data after an modem and prioritize the sequence for performing forensic analysis?



Answer : A

When conducting a forensic analysis after an incident, it's essential to prioritize the data collection process based on the 'order of volatility.' This principle dictates that more volatile data (e.g., data in memory, network connections) should be captured before less volatile data (e.g., disk drives, logs). The idea is to preserve the most transient and potentially valuable evidence first, as it is more likely to be lost or altered quickly.

Reference =

CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Course Content: Domain 04 Security Operations.

CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 Study Guide: Chapter on Digital Forensics.


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