Free Security+ MCQ practice

Multiple-choice Security+ practice questions with explanations

Use MCQs to build recall across the five Security+ domains, then review explanations to understand why the correct choice is best.

Sample MCQ

Question: Which security control category is primarily intended to discourage a threat actor from attempting an attack?

A. Detective
B. Corrective
C. Deterrent
D. Recovery

Answer: C. Deterrent

Deterrent controls discourage attacks. Detective controls identify activity, corrective controls fix issues, and recovery controls restore service.

Cryptography Threat actors Identity Incident response Risk management Security architecture