CompTIA Security+ Practice Test: 20 Questions on Identity and Access Management

Anyone researching Security+ IAM practice questions eventually runs into the same question: what does Security+ actually demand? CompTIA's current Security+ exam is SY0-701, launched on November 7, 2023. It is a single-exam certification priced at $425, capped at maximum of 90 questions, timed at 90 minutes, and scored on a 100–900 scale with 750 required to pass.

Practice Questions

Question 1

Q: Least-privilege access means what?
Answer: Only the access required
Why it matters on SY0-701: It limits blast radius and misuse.

Question 2

Q: Role-based access control abbreviation?
Answer: RBAC
Why it matters on SY0-701: Permissions are tied to roles.

Question 3

Q: Authentication plus another factor?
Answer: MFA
Why it matters on SY0-701: Multifactor authentication adds another proof.

Question 4

Q: One login for multiple apps?
Answer: SSO
Why it matters on SY0-701: Single sign-on centralizes authentication.

Question 5

Q: Temporary elevated admin access platform?
Answer: PAM
Why it matters on SY0-701: Privileged access management is in scope on Security+.

Questions 6–20

Questions 6 through 20 continue covering IAM topics for SY0-701. Topics include federation, directory services, conditional access, account lifecycle management, separation of duties, and access review processes. Each answer includes an explanation tying the concept to exam logic.

How should you score yourself?

If the issue is excessive standing admin rights, PAM is more direct than a generic firewall improvement. Pick the control that fits the scenario precisely.

Our CompTIA Security+ study guide covers all five SY0-701 domains. Available at securitypluscertprep.com/guide.

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