CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601)
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601)
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) Exam
The CompTIA Security+ helps in developing core skills required to perform any cybersecurity role and thereby provides a basis to perform intermediate-level cybersecurity profiles. The CompTIA Security+ exam helps evaluate the knowledge required to evaluate the security posture of an enterprise environment.
The exam has been updated and replaced by CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)
Course Outline
The CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) Practice Exam exam covers the following topics -
- Understand the types of Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
- Learn about Architecture and Design
- Overview of Implementation Concepts
- Understanding Operations and Incident Response
- Learn about Governance, Risk, and Compliance Policies
Exam Format and Information
| Exam Name CompTIA Security+ | Exam Code SY0-601 |
| Exam Duration 90 mins | Exam Format Multiple Choice and Multi-Response Questions |
| Exam Type Security | Number of Questions 90 Questions |
| Eligibility/Pre-Requisite NIL | Exam Status Live |
| Exam Language English, Japanese | Pass Score 700 (on a scale of 1-1000) |
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) FAQs
For how long is the CompTIA security+ (SY0-601) exam valid?
The CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) certification exam is valid for 3 years. Further, the certificate can be renewed and extended for 3 more years through CompTIA’s continuing education (CE) program.
What are the types of questions asked in the CompTIA Security+ SYO-601 Exam?
The CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) exam has various types of questions including -
- Performance-based multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
- Drag and drop activities
- Multiple-choice questions with single or multiple- responses.
What is the duration of CompTIA security+ (SY0-601) exam?
Candidates will be given 90 minutes to attempts all the 90 questions in the exam.
How can ca candidate take the CompTIA security+ certification exam?
There are two options available for taking the exam.
- Online testing
- In-person testing
For how long is the SYO-501 exam valid?
The CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 exam is valid for 3 years. If a candidate qualifies for the Security+ Exam before the exam retirement, even then the certificate is valid for 3 years.
What is the passing score for the CompTIA Security+ SYO-601 exam?
The passing score for CompTIA security+ is 750 (on a scale of 100-900).
What is the prerequisites for CompTIA security+ SYO-601 Exam?
There are no prerequisites for CompTIA Security+ SYO-601 certification exam. But, it is suggested to earn CompTIA A+ or CompTIA network+ certification.