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CompTIA exam objectives
The 9 CompTIA certifications covered here test 41 official objectives. Every published practice question that maps to one of them is listed on that objective's page with the answer key, an option-by-option explanation and instant feedback.
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41 objectives · 9 exams · most questions first- Given a scenario, select mitigation techniques or controls to secure an enterprise environment. SY0-701 46 questions
- Given a scenario, apply network security features, defense techniques, and solutions. N10-009 20 questions
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot common issues with network services. N10-009 16 questions
- Explain common networking ports, protocols, services, and traffic types. N10-009 15 questions
- Compare and contrast concepts and strategies to protect data. SY0-701 13 questions
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot common performance issues. CV0-003 N10-009 13 questions
- Explain the importance of using appropriate cryptographic solutions. SY0-701 12 questions
- Given a scenario, configure switching technologies and features. N10-009 12 questions
- Given a scenario, implement IP v4 and IP v6 network services. N10-009 11 questions
- Explain common threat vectors and attack surfaces. SY0-701 10 questions
- Given a scenario, perform incident response activities CS0-003 10 questions
- Given a scenario, apply common security techniques to computing resources. SY0-701 9 questions
- Given a scenario, use the appropriate tool or protocol to solve networking issues. N10-009 9 questions
- Explain resilience and recovery in highly available systems. SY0-701 8 questions
- Given a scenario, analyze indicators of potentially malicious activity CS0-003 8 questions
- Explain various activities associated with vulnerability management. SY0-701 7 questions
- Given a scenario, deploy and configure multifunction devices/printers and settings 220-1201 7 questions
- Given a scenario, integrate appropriate controls in the design of a secure architecture. CA1-005 CAS-005 7 questions
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot printer issues 220-1201 7 questions
- Given a scenario, use appropriate IP v4 network addressing. N10-009 7 questions
- Given a set of requirements, implement security controls for AI systems. CY0-001 7 questions
- Compare and contrast various types of security controls. SY0-701 6 questions
- Explain various types of vulnerabilities. SY0-701 6 questions
- Explain virtualization concepts 220-1201 6 questions
- Given a scenario, analyze indicators of malicious activity. SY0-701 6 questions
- Given a scenario, implement and maintain identity and access management. SY0-701 6 questions
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot common mobile device issues 220-1201 6 questions
- Summarize cloud concepts and connectivity options. N10-009 6 questions
- Compare and contrast display components and attributes 220-1201 5 questions
- Explain characteristics of routing technologies. N10-009 5 questions
- Explain disaster recovery (DR) concepts. N10-009 5 questions
- Explain the troubleshooting methodology. N10-009 5 questions
- Explain wireless networking technologies 220-1201 5 questions
- Given a scenario, analyze vulnerabilities and attacks, and recommend solutions to reduce the attack surface. CA1-005 CAS-005 5 questions
- Given a scenario, recommend controls to mitigate attacks and software vulnerabilities CS0-003 5 questions
- Given a scenario, select and configure wireless devices and technologies. N10-009 5 questions
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot common cabling and physical interface issues. N10-009 5 questions
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot motherboards, RAM, CPUs, and power 220-1201 5 questions
- Given an incident, apply appropriate incident response activities. SY0-701 5 questions
- Identify data tools DA0-002 5 questions
- Summarize fundamental security concepts. SY0-701 5 questions
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