Simulate the real CompTIA SecurityX (CAS-005) exam with full-length timed sessions. Questions drawn proportionally from all 4 official blueprint domains — the same mix you'll face on test day.
Simulate real exam conditions
For the most realistic CAS-005 simulation, start a 60 or 120-question session, put away all notes, set a timer matching the real exam duration (165 minutes), and commit to each answer before moving forward. This trains the time management and decision-making skills the real exam tests.
This free CAS-005 mock exam uses the same question distribution as the real CompTIA SecurityX (CAS-005) exam. Each session draws questions proportionally from all 4 official blueprint domains published by CompTIA, so the topic mix you see accurately reflects what you'll face on test day.
CAS-005 Domain Distribution
Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Security Architecture
Security Engineering
Security Operations
Every question is checked against the 2026 CAS-005exam objectives and published under the editorial oversight of an engineer with 12+ years' experience. These are original practice questions — not dumps — so you build real understanding rather than memorising answers.
Both the mock exam and practice test use the same question bank. The difference is in how you use them — and when to use each during your CAS-005 study plan.
Practice test — for learning
Use the CAS-005 practice test when you are studying a domain. Answer questions, read every explanation immediately, and build understanding. Do 10–30 questions per domain per session. This is your primary study tool for the first 4 weeks.
Go to practice test →Mock exam — for simulation
Use the CAS-005 mock exam in the final 1–2 weeks before your test date. Complete a 60 or 120-question session without stopping, manage your time, then review all results at the end. This builds exam-day stamina and surfaces final weak spots.
Start 120-question mock →Try these sample questions from the mock exam bank. Commit to an answer before revealing the explanation.
A security analyst is calculating the annualized loss expectancy (ALE) for a server. The single loss expectancy (SLE) is $5,000 and the annualized rate of occurrence (ARO) is 0.2. What is the ALE?
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A company wants to ensure that its data handling practices align with the principle of 'privacy by design'. Which of the following actions best supports this principle?
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A financial institution is required to comply with SOX. Which of the following is a primary focus of this regulation?
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A company is implementing a zero trust architecture. Which of the following BEST describes the principle of micro-segmentation in this model?
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An organization is adopting a cloud-first strategy and wants to ensure proper security responsibilities are understood. Which concept defines the division of security responsibilities between the cloud provider and the customer?
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A security architect is designing a hybrid cloud environment with workloads in AWS and on-premises. The architect needs to ensure secure, low-latency connectivity between the two environments without traversing the internet. Which solution should be used?
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An organization is concerned about quantum computer attacks on its current cryptographic infrastructure. Which of the following NIST-approved post-quantum cryptographic algorithms is designed for key encapsulation?
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An organization is implementing IPsec VPNs between sites. The security team wants to ensure data integrity and authentication but is less concerned about confidentiality for this particular link. Which IPsec protocol and mode should they use?
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An organization wants to implement a privileged access management (PAM) solution to manage administrative credentials. They require that administrators request temporary access to privileged accounts and that these credentials are automatically rotated after each use. Which PAM approach best meets these requirements?
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A company is deploying IoT sensors that require secure firmware updates over the air (OTA). To ensure integrity and authenticity of the firmware, which of the following should be implemented?
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Which of the following certificate types is most appropriate for an organization that needs to validate the identity of individuals for email encryption and signing?
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During an incident response engagement, the security team identifies that a compromised host has been communicating with multiple external IP addresses using encrypted channels. The team needs to determine which processes initiated the connections. Which type of evidence collection should be performed first to preserve the most volatile data?
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A security analyst is investigating a potential advanced persistent threat (APT) that has evaded traditional signature-based defenses. The analyst hypothesizes that the attacker is using a specific technique from the MITRE ATT&CK framework: process injection. Which threat hunting methodology is most appropriate for this scenario?
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During a penetration test, the tester has gained initial access to a web server and wants to move laterally to a database server. Which technique is most commonly used for lateral movement in a Windows environment?
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Answer all 14 questions to see your domain score breakdown
Sitting the CAS-005 under real exam conditions is a skill in itself. Candidates who underperform often do so not because of knowledge gaps, but because of poor time management or test anxiety. Use your final mock exam sessions to address both.
The CAS-005 exam lasts 165 minutes. Do not spend more than 90 seconds on any single question on the first pass. Flag difficult ones and return to them after completing the rest.
On every question, immediately eliminate obviously wrong choices. Even if you are unsure between two options, narrowing to two doubles your odds. Most CAS-005 distractors contain a subtle error — re-read the scenario constraint before committing to the answer that sounds most familiar.
CompTIA writes many CAS-005 questions as realistic scenarios. Read the final sentence first — it tells you what is being asked. Then re-read the scenario with the question in mind to avoid wasting time on irrelevant details.
The real CAS-005 is a mental marathon lasting 165 minutes. In the week before your exam, complete at least two full timed mock sessions on separate days to build concentration stamina. If you cannot stay focused for 165 minutes in practice, you will struggle on exam day.
Questions
90
On the real exam
Time limit
165 min
1.8 min per question
Passing score
700/1000
Scaled scoring
The CAS-005 uses scaled scoring — your raw percentage correct is converted to a score out of 1000. Consistently scoring above 80% on mock exams puts you well above the 700/1000 threshold, giving you a buffer for any unexpected question types on the real exam.
Yes. Courseiva provides free CAS-005 mock exam questions across all official exam domains. The platform includes timed simulation, per-domain score breakdown, missed-question review, and readiness tracking. No account required — free forever, supported by advertising.
The practice test is optimised for learning: you see explanations after each question immediately. The mock exam is optimised for simulation: you answer all questions under time pressure and review at the end. Use practice tests for studying and mock exams for benchmarking.
Aim for consistent scores of 80% or above on full-length CAS-005 mock exams before booking your test date. The official passing score of 700/1000 corresponds to roughly 72–75% correct answers, so an 80% buffer accounts for difficulty variation and question styles on the real exam.
Most candidates who pass CAS-005 on their first attempt complete 3–5 full-length mock exams in the two weeks before their test. This is enough to identify final weak spots, build stamina, and verify readiness without over-stressing or running out of fresh questions.
No — all Courseiva questions are original, AI-assisted and checked against the public CompTIA exam blueprints, with editorial oversight from an experienced network and security engineer. Exam dumps are memorised real exam questions shared illegally. Using dumps violates your CompTIA certification agreement and can result in your certification being revoked. Our questions make you genuinely competent, not just test-day lucky.
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