SY0-701 Study Guide
Security+ (SY0-701) is tested across 5 skill areas. This guide breaks down each one — what it covers and its approximate weighting — with 141 original practice questions and plain-language explanations. Practice the first 10 free, no signup.
Exam topics by skill area
General Security Concepts
~12% of the exam17 practice questions with explanations.
Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations
~22% of the exam30 practice questions with explanations.
Security Architecture
~18% of the exam29 practice questions with explanations.
Security Operations
~28% of the exam39 practice questions with explanations.
Security Program Management & Oversight
~20% of the exam26 practice questions with explanations.
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The first 10 questions are free — no signup, with a plain-language explanation on every answer.
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What topics are on the SY0-701 exam?+
The SY0-701 exam covers 5 skill areas: General Security Concepts, Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations, Security Architecture, Security Operations, Security Program Management & Oversight. Each is broken down below with its approximate exam weighting and free practice questions.
How many questions is the SY0-701 exam, and what's the passing score?+
A full SY0-701 exam is about 60 questions in 60 minutes, and you need roughly 83% to pass. Our timed mock exams mirror that format.
How should I study for SY0-701?+
Work skill area by skill area: read the concept, practice questions with explanations, then take timed mocks until you're consistently above 83%. Start with the first 10 questions of SY0-701 free — no signup.
Are these real SY0-701 exam questions?+
No. Every question is originally written to test the same skills as the official SY0-701 exam. We never use leaked or "braindump" content — that breaks Microsoft's terms and is a poor way to learn.