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For IT and security learners aiming at CompTIA Security+ — threats, architecture, operations, and governance in plain language with real technical detail.

Covers CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 · Written and maintained by Todd Lavergne, Todd Lavergne Media · Last updated Oct 2026

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Security+ covers a lot of ground. Memorizing acronyms without knowing when to use which control fails scenario questions.

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Topic lessons, 63 practice questions with answers and explanations, a quick-reference sheet, and a study plan.
63 questions with answers and short explanations (Q&A pairs in the PDF)
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For IT and security learners aiming at CompTIA Security+ — threats, architecture, operations, and governance in plain language with real technical detail.

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Not affiliated with CompTIA. Independent PDF; no pass guarantee.

Free sample: 5 questions from the guide

Taken straight from the CompTIA Security+ guide. Try each one, then tap “Show answer.”

The CIA triad is:
- A. Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
- B. Control, Identity, Audit
- C. Cryptography, IPS, ACL
- D. Chain, Incident, Authority
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Answer: A — The three classic security goals. Non-repudiation and authenticity sit nearby.
An unpatched public-facing server is a:
- A. Threat actor
- B. Vulnerability
- C. Residual risk after transfer
- D. Control type
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Answer: B — Vuln = weakness. Threat = who might exploit it. Risk = impact times likelihood.
EDR differs from a traditional AV signature tool by:
- A. Ignoring endpoints
- B. Behavioral telemetry, isolation, and response on the host
- C. Only blocking floppy disks
- D. Replacing the firewall
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Answer: B — Endpoint Detection and Response.
Full-disk encryption protects data primarily when:
- A. The OS is logged in and malware is running as admin
- B. A powered-off or locked device is stolen
- C. The user emails a file unencrypted
- D. Screenshots are taken
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Answer: B — FDE is not a substitute for least privilege on a running box.
An MOU is:
- A. A hardware token
- B. A memorandum of understanding, often weaker than a contract
- C. A type of firewall
- D. A hash
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Answer: B — Know SLA, MOU, BPA, NDA, ISA at the definition level.

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Related: CompTIA A+ Complete Guide