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CompTIA CA1-001 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | CompTIA |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) Beta Exam |
| Exam Number: | CA1-001 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 190-208 |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Passing Score: | Pass/Fail (no scaled score published) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice, Performance-based questions |
| Exam Price: | Free for qualified beta candidates; standard price not applicable |
| Recommended Training: | CompTIA Official CASP Resources |
| Exam Registration: | CompTIA Beta Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Onsite at Pearson VUE testing centers |
| Pre Condition: | 10 years of IT administration experience including minimum 5 years of hands-on enterprise security experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.comptia.org/certifications/retired-exams |
CompTIA CA1-001 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Integration of Computing and Communications | 15% | - Mobile and wireless security - Cross-platform security integration - Secure communications protocols - Network security architecture |
| Enterprise Security | 40% | - Secure integration of hosts, networks, applications and storage - Enterprise storage security implications - Virtualized, distributed and shared computing security - Cryptographic tools and techniques - Host security controls |
| Risk Management | 25% | - Risk assessment and analysis - Regulatory and compliance frameworks - Risk mitigation strategies - Business continuity and disaster recovery |
| Research and Analysis | 20% | - Security trend analysis - Vulnerability assessment and research - Integration of new security technologies - Emerging threats and attack vectors |
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) Beta (CA1-001) — Questions Candidates Actually Ask
The CA1-001 exam, officially known as CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) Beta, is the CompTIA test that leads to the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) certification at the Expert level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional.
The CA1-001 exam contains 190-208 questions, and you have 180 minutes to complete them. Work out your per-question pace before test day, and flag slow items instead of stalling on them — time pressure, not knowledge, sinks many first attempts. Timed mock exams in the Actual4Exams test engines are the most reliable way to build that rhythm.
The passing score for the CA1-001 exam is Pass/Fail (no scaled score published), and the official registration fee is Free for qualified beta candidates; standard price not applicable. If you miss the mark, a retake means paying the full fee again, so book your seat only when you are ready. A practical benchmark: score consistently above the passing line on timed practice tests before scheduling the real exam.
10 years of IT administration experience including minimum 5 years of hands-on enterprise security experience
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://www.comptia.org/certifications/retired-exams.
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Exam delivery: Onsite at Pearson VUE testing centers. Seats at popular test centers fill quickly, so schedule early once your preparation is on track.
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The official CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) Beta outline is organized into 4 domains. The first three are:
- Integration of Computing and Communications — 15% of the exam
- Risk Management — 25% of the exam
- Enterprise Security — 40% of the exam
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) Beta Sample Questions:
Question 1
Which of the following can monitor any application input, output, and/or system service calls made from, to, or by an application?
A. Dynamic firewall
B. Network-based firewall
C. Host-based firewall
D. Application firewall
Question 2
___________is defined as maintaining ongoing awareness of information.
A. Vulnerability assessment
B. Intrusion detection
C. Continuous Monitoring
D. Security Awareness
Question 3
Which of the following are the functions of a network security administrator? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose three.
A. Writing computer software
B. Developing, maintaining, and implementing IT security
C. Backing up the files
D. Maintaining and implementing a firewall
Question 4
Angela is trying to ascertain the types of security hardware and software her client should implement. What should she do before deciding?
A. Assess the technical skill of management.
B. Assess that businesses specific opportunities.
C. Assess the technical skill of that businesses employees.
D. Assess that businesses specific risks and threats.
Question 5
which of the following is the randomness collected by an operating system or application for use in cryptography or other uses that require random data?
A. Digital signature
B. Diffusion
C. Confusion
D. Entropy
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: C | Question 2 Answer: C | Question 3 Answer: B,C,D | Question 4 Answer: D | Question 5 Answer: D |
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