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Security+ SY0-701 Exam: Passing Score 750, Format & What's on It (2026)

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Everything you need to know about the CompTIA Security+ exam in plain English: which version to take (SY0-701 now, SY0-801 scheduled for November 17, 2026), the format, the five domains and their weights, what a passing score of 750 on a 100 to 900 scale means, how to sign up, a practice question, and a study approach. Exam facts checked against CompTIA as of October 2026.

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Chapters
0:00 The Short Answer
0:40 What Security+ Is
1:06 Which Version
1:40 Who Takes It
2:03 The Format
2:37 The Five Domains
3:09 The Passing Score
3:39 Cost and Signing Up
4:06 Try a Question
4:41 How to Study
5:18 If You Don't Pass
5:41 What Comes Next

Exam facts are from the official CompTIA pages as of 2026-10-18. Fees and rules can change, so confirm on the official site before you enroll. Open Exam Hub is an independent study resource, not affiliated with CompTIA. Practice questions are not from a real exam. Narration is an AI-generated voice.

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"Fresh Air" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Reminiscing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Almost Bliss" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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