CompTIA Security+ Recertification : RC0-501

  • Exam Code: RC0-501
  • Exam Name: CompTIA Security+ Recertification Exam
  • Updated: Oct 22, 2026
  • Q & A: 170 Questions and Answers

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CompTIA RC0-501 Exam Overview:
Certification Vendor:CompTIA
Exam Name:CompTIA Security+ Recertification Exam
Exam Number:RC0-501
Passing Score:750 (on a scale of 100–900)
Related Certifications:CompTIA CASP+
CompTIA PenTest+
CompTIA CySA+
Real Exam Qty:Up to 90
Exam Format:Drag-and-drop, Multiple-choice, Performance-based
Exam Duration:90 minutes
Certificate Validity Period:3 years
Exam Price:$249 USD
Available Languages:Japanese, Portuguese, English, Spanish
Recommended Training:CompTIA Official Study Guide
CompTIA CertMaster CE for Security+
Exam Registration:Pearson VUE Registration
CompTIA Certification Portal
Sample Questions:Free Download RC0-501 Test Exam Cram
Exam Way:Online proctored or in-person at Pearson VUE authorized testing centers
Pre Condition:Active CompTIA Security+ certification; recommended 2 years of IT administration experience with security focus
Official Syllabus URL:https://certification.comptia.org/certifications/security/recertify
CompTIA RC0-501 Exam Syllabus Topics:
SectionWeightObjectives
Topic 1: Identity and Access Management16%- Implement authentication and authorization
- Compare and contrast identity and access management concepts
- Manage account and access control
Topic 2: Technologies and Tools22%- Implement secure network architecture
- Use appropriate security tools
- Install and configure network components
Topic 3: Architecture and Design15%- Implement secure cloud and virtualization solutions
- Design secure network systems
- Explain secure design principles
Topic 4: Risk Management14%- Summarize risk management processes
- Implement security controls
- Apply compliance and governance concepts
Topic 5: Threats, Attacks and Vulnerabilities21%- Explain vulnerability impacts and mitigation
- Analyze different types of attacks
- Compare and contrast different types of threats
Topic 6: Cryptography and PKI12%- Explain PKI and certificate management
- Implement secure protocols and algorithms
- Compare and contrast cryptography concepts

RC0-501 Exam FAQ

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Active CompTIA Security+ certification; recommended 2 years of IT administration experience with security focus

  • Threats, Attacks and Vulnerabilities (21%)
  • Identity and Access Management (16%)
  • Risk Management (14%)

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CompTIA Security+ Recertification Sample Questions:
Question #1

A security analyst receives a notification from the IDS after working hours, indicating a spike in network traffic. Which of the following BEST describes this type of IDS?

  • A. Stateful
  • B. Anomly-based
  • C. Host-based
  • D. Signature-based
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: D  🗳️

Question #2

A security analyst receives an alert from a WAF with the following payload:
var data= "<test test test>" ++ <../../../../../../etc/passwd>"
Which of the following types of attacks is this?

  • A. SQL injection
  • B. Firewall evasion scipt
  • C. Cross-site request forgery
  • D. Buffer overflow
  • E. JavaScript data insertion
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: E  🗳️

Question #3

An organization uses SSO authentication for employee access to network resources. When an employee resigns, as per the organization's security policy, the employee's access to all network resources is terminated immediately. Two weeks later, the former employee sends an email to the help desk for a password reset to access payroll information from the human resources server. Which of the following represents the BEST course of action?

  • A. Approve the former employee's request, as a password reset would give the former employee access to only the human resources server.
  • B. Deny the former employee's request, since the password reset request came from an external email address.
  • C. Deny the former employee's request, as a password reset would give the employee access to all network resources.
  • D. Approve the former employee's request, as there would not be a security issue with the former employee gaining access to network.
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: C  🗳️

Question #4

A network technician is setting up a segmented network that will utilize a separate ISP to provide wireless access to the public area for a company. Which of the following wireless security methods should the technician implement to provide basic accountability for access to the public network?

  • A. Pre-shared key
  • B. Captive Portal
  • C. Enterprise
  • D. WiFi Protected Setup
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: D  🗳️

Question #5

A security analyst is diagnosing an incident in which a system was compromised from an external IP address. The socket identified on the firewall was traced to 207.46.130.0:6666.
Which of the following should the security analyst do to determine if the compromised system still has an active connection?

  • A. nslookup
  • B. ping
  • C. tracert
  • D. netstat
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: D  🗳️

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