CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) (CompTIA SecurityX / CASP+ (CAS-005)) — Free Online Mock Test
Advanced-level security cert. Up to 90 Q in 165 min. Architecture, engineering, governance, incident response. · Official language: English.
CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) exam at a glance
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Attempt 50 full-length CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) mock tests, each a distinct question set built on the real 90-question, 165-minute pattern — with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first 3 are free.
CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | CompTIA; delivered via Pearson VUE. |
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| Official website | comptia.org ↗ |
| Mode | A proctored exam of up to 90 questions — multiple-choice and performance-based — in 165 minutes. The credential is now CompTIA SecurityX (exam CAS-005), the rebrand of CASP+ (CAS-004 has retired). |
| Frequency | On demand, year-round. |
| Scoring & marking | Up to 90 questions across four domains — Governance, Risk & Compliance; Security Architecture; Security Engineering; and Security Operations. SecurityX is pass/fail (no scaled score is published). |
| Score validity | 3 years, renewed through CompTIA’s Continuing Education (CE) program (75 CEUs). |
| Language | English. |
Who is eligible for CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+)?
An advanced (expert-level) credential; CompTIA recommends around 10 years of general IT experience with at least 5 in hands-on security. There is no formal prerequisite exam.
Last verified July 2026 against CompTIA — SecurityX (CASP+). Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) section breakdown
The CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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SecurityX / CASP+ (90 Q)
CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: CASP+ (pass — performance-based).
How CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) time strategy
With 90 questions in 165 minutes, you have about 110 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- SecurityX / CASP+ (90 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+), the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
SecurityX / CASP+ (90 Q)
- D1 — Threat modeling · 2
- D2 — Data protection architecture · 2
- D3 — Post-quantum cryptography · 2
- D3 — Secure protocols · 2
- D3 — Key management · 2
- D3 — Mobile security · 2
- D3 — AI/ML security · 2
- D4 — Detection engineering · 2
CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) difficulty calibration
Elite tier. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months.
Advanced-level security cert. Up to 90 Q in 165 min. Architecture, engineering, governance, incident response. · Official language: English.
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Expert take: what CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) really tests
CompTIA’s top security credential has been rebranded: CASP+ is now SecurityX, with the CAS-005 exam replacing the retired CAS-004. It is an advanced, hands-on practitioner exam — not a management one — spanning governance/risk/compliance, security architecture, engineering and operations, and it is graded pass/fail with no published score. Because it assumes years of real security experience, scenario reasoning beats memorisation.
Preparation tips
- Study the current CAS-005 (SecurityX) objectives — CAS-004 (CASP+) has retired.
- Focus on security architecture and engineering, the technical heart of the exam.
- Lean on real enterprise-security experience to reason through the scenarios.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Preparing from retired CAS-004 material or treating it as a management exam like CISSP.
- Attempting it without the hands-on security depth the scenarios assume.
CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Study governance, risk and compliance across complex environments
- Learn enterprise security architecture and design
- Map your study to the current CAS-005 (SecurityX) objectives
- Study security engineering — cryptography, secure integration and cloud/edge security
- Learn security operations — detection, response and threat management
- Practise the performance-based, scenario-driven questions hands-on
- Take full-length practice exams (SecurityX is pass/fail)
- Re-drill weak domains, especially architecture and engineering
- Lean on real enterprise-security experience to reason through scenarios
Where CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) can take you
A strong CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Security architect
- Senior security engineer
- Security operations lead
- Technical security leadership
Best books & official prep for CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+)
- CompTIA CASP+ / SecurityX Study Guide (CAS-005) — Various
- CompTIA SecurityX CertMaster — CompTIA
- CAS-005 practice exams — Various
- Enterprise security experience — Self-directed
Official practice: CompTIA publishes the CAS-005 (SecurityX) objectives and CertMaster; the exam rewards enterprise security architecture and engineering experience, not memorisation.
Previous-year papers: CompTIA does not release past exams; the objectives and reputable practice tests are the best preparation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) exam pattern?
- CompTIA SecurityX / CASP+ (CAS-005) contains 90 questions across 1 section: SecurityX / CASP+ (90 Q). Total duration is 165 minutes (about 110 seconds per question).
- Does CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) have negative marking?
- No — CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. CASP+ (pass — performance-based).
- How can I practise CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+)?
- CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) is rated Elite difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months. Advanced-level security cert. Up to 90 Q in 165 min. Architecture, engineering, governance, incident response. · Official language: English.
- How long is the CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) exam?
- CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) runs for 165 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+)?
- CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) is split into: SecurityX / CASP+ (90 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. Advanced-level security cert. Up to 90 Q in 165 min. Architecture, engineering, governance, incident response. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+)?
- No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) test adaptive?
- No — CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 4500 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) previous year question–style papers included?
- Every CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 90-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) mock test on mobile?
- Yes. CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) syllabus?
- The CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) syllabus maps to its 1 section: SecurityX / CASP+ (90 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+)?
- An advanced (expert-level) credential; CompTIA recommends around 10 years of general IT experience with at least 5 in hands-on security. There is no formal prerequisite exam. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) exam and how should I prepare?
- Official CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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