CompTIA CySA+ · CS0-004
CySA+ Practice Exam
Try 10 exam-style CS0-004 questions with full explanations, then the full bank of 800+ when you're ready.
- Questions
- Up to 85 questions
- Time
- 165 minutes
- Passing score
- 750 (on a scale of 100-900)
Security Operations
An organization uses an EDR tool that lacks a native integration with their ticketing system. The security engineer wants to ensure that any 'Critical' severity alert automatically generates a ticket with the relevant host data. Which of the following is the most effective approach?
Vulnerability Management
A vulnerability is discovered with a CVSS Base Score of 7.5. The Attack Vector (AV) metric is 'Network' (N). If the organization implements a firewall rule that restricts access to the vulnerable service to only one specific trusted internal IP, which CVSS metric is primarily affected in the Environmental score?
Incident Response
While conducting a post-incident review, an analyst discovers that a web server was compromised via a known SQL injection vulnerability that had been identified in a scan six months prior but never patched. Which of the following identifies the primary objective of this specific finding in the final report?
Reporting and Communication
Following a data breach caused by an unpatched vulnerability, a SOC manager leads a meeting to discuss process improvements. The team identifies that while the vulnerability was known, the patch management policy lacked specific timelines for critical updates. Which of the following best describes this specific outcome of the post-incident activity?
Security Operations
A memory forensics report for a suspected compromised host indicates the presence of a thread in the 'explorer.exe' process that has no corresponding file on disk and has 'PAGE_EXECUTE_READWRITE' (RWX) memory permissions. Which of the following does this indicate?
Vulnerability Management
An analyst is evaluating a vulnerability with a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (High). The vulnerability is on a legacy database server that is isolated on a management VLAN with no internet access. When calculating the Environmental Score, which metric will most significantly decrease the overall risk rating?
Incident Response
A SOC team identifies a gap in their ability to detect 'Process Injection' techniques. They decide to prioritize remediation based on which techniques are most frequently used by groups targeting their industry. Which resource provides this mapping?
Reporting and Communication
A vulnerability report reveals that several production servers are susceptible to a high-severity remote code execution exploit. The system administrator refuses to apply the patch immediately, citing a Service Level Agreement (SLA) that requires 99.99% uptime. Which of the following is the primary inhibitor to remediation in this scenario?
Security Operations
A security analyst determines that 500MB of compressed data was sent to an external IP address over an existing HTTPS connection that had been used for small C2 heartbeats. Which technique ID describes the actual movement of data out of the network?
Vulnerability Management
An enterprise is scheduled to patch its primary ERP database. However, the Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the finance department guarantees 99.99% availability during month-end processing. If the patch is applied now, the SLA will be breached. Which action is most appropriate?
What the CS0-004 exam covers
34%
Security Operations
Log analysis, SIEM, threat hunting, and security monitoring workflows
26%
Vulnerability Management
Scanning, prioritization, remediation, and vulnerability lifecycle
24%
Incident Response and Management
IR process, forensics, containment, eradication, and recovery
16%
Reporting and Communication
Vulnerability reports, dashboards, and communicating risk to stakeholders
About our CySA+ practice exam
Our CySA+ practice exam covers all four CS0-004 domains: Security Operations, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response and Management, and Reporting and Communication. Questions are written to match the scenario-heavy style of the actual exam, where you'll analyze logs, prioritize vulnerabilities, and choose the right IR actions.
- Build confidence with scenario-based questions that test application, not just recall
- Understand the full vulnerability management lifecycle from scanning to remediation
- Master SIEM, log analysis, and threat intelligence concepts
- Practice communicating risk findings to technical and non-technical audiences
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SOC Scenario Questions
Practice with realistic SIEM log analysis, alert triage, and threat hunting scenarios that mirror real SOC work.
Vulnerability Prioritization
Learn to rank and remediate vulnerabilities using CVSS scores, asset criticality, and compensating controls.
Incident Response Drills
Walk through the full IR lifecycle: detection, containment, eradication, recovery, and lessons learned.
Domain Performance Tracking
See exactly which of the four CySA+ domains need more work with per-domain score breakdowns.
Frequently asked questions
- How many questions are on the CySA+ exam?
- The CS0-004 exam has up to 85 questions with a 165-minute time limit. You need a score of 750 out of 900 to pass. Questions include multiple choice and performance-based questions.
- Is CySA+ harder than Security+?
- Yes, CySA+ requires deeper analysis and application skills. Expect more scenario-based questions where you interpret data (logs, scan results, alerts) rather than simply recall definitions.
- What experience should I have before taking CySA+?
- CompTIA recommends about 4 years of experience in a SOC analyst or vulnerability analyst role, and Security+ knowledge is a strong foundation. Familiarity with SIEM tools, vulnerability scanners, and IR processes will help significantly.
- What tools should I know for CySA+?
- Know conceptually how SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar), vulnerability scanners (Nessus, Qualys), and threat intelligence platforms work. You won't need hands-on tool skills, but you should understand their outputs.
- Is there a money-back guarantee?
- Yes, we offer a 7-day money-back guarantee. You can also answer 30 free questions without creating an account to try the platform first.
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