Question 1

Who administers the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)?

Accepted Answer

CompTIA. SY0-701 (V7) launched November 7, 2023 and retires in English on June 11, 2027 (other languages August 13, 2027). Its domains: General security concepts 12%, Threats, vulnerabilities and mitigations 22%, Security architecture 18%, Security operations 28%, Security program management and oversight 20%. CompTIA launches SY0-801 (V8) on or around November 17, 2026, English only at launch. CompTIA recommends Network+ and two years in a security or systems administrator role; it sets no mandatory prerequisite on this page.

Question 2

How many questions are on the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)?

Accepted Answer

Up to 90 questions. CompTIA publishes a ceiling, "maximum of 90", mixing multiple-choice and performance-based questions; a given sitting may have fewer.

Question 3

How long is the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)?

Accepted Answer

90 minutes

Question 4

What is the passing score for the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)?

Accepted Answer

Scaled score of 750 on a 100–900 scale. The SY0-801 page states the same cut, 750 on a scale of 100 to 900.

Question 5

How much does the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) cost?

Accepted Answer

Not checked. CompTIA sells exam vouchers through its store, priced by region at checkout; neither Security+ page prints a price, so PrepPass states none.

Question 6

What languages is the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) offered in?

Accepted Answer

English · Japanese · Portuguese · Spanish · Thai

Administering body	CompTIA SY0-701 (V7) launched November 7, 2023 and retires in English on June 11, 2027 (other languages August 13, 2027). Its domains: General security concepts 12%, Threats, vulnerabilities and mitigations 22%, Security architecture 18%, Security operations 28%, Security program management and oversight 20%. CompTIA launches SY0-801 (V8) on or around November 17, 2026, English only at launch. CompTIA recommends Network+ and two years in a security or systems administrator role; it sets no mandatory prerequisite on this page. Source: CompTIA — Security+ V8 (SY0-801) certification page, Exam details (2026-09-24)
Questions	Up to 90 questions CompTIA publishes a ceiling, "maximum of 90", mixing multiple-choice and performance-based questions; a given sitting may have fewer. Source: CompTIA — Security+ V7 (SY0-701) certification page, Exam details (2026-09-24)
Time limit	90 minutes Source: CompTIA — Security+ V7 (SY0-701) certification page, Exam details (2026-09-24)
Passing score	Scaled score of 750 on a 100–900 scale The SY0-801 page states the same cut, 750 on a scale of 100 to 900. Source: CompTIA — Security+ V7 (SY0-701) certification page, Exam details (2026-09-24)
Fees	Not checked CompTIA sells exam vouchers through its store, priced by region at checkout; neither Security+ page prints a price, so PrepPass states none.
Languages offered	English · Japanese · Portuguese · Spanish · Thai Source: CompTIA — Security+ V7 (SY0-701) certification page, Exam details (2026-09-24)

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