Security+ exam format: domains, weightings and length
CompTIA Security+ is examined across 5 domains. The weightings below decide how much of the exam each domain is worth — and therefore where preparation time pays off.
Domains and weightings
| Domain | Exam weight | Our questions |
|---|---|---|
| Security Operations | 28% | 528 |
| Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations | 22% | 425 |
| Security Program Management and Oversight | 20% | 384 |
| Security Architecture | 18% | 349 |
| General Security Concepts | 12% | 232 |
Length and number of questions
- Time: 90 minutes
- Questions: 90
- Passing score: 750 on a scale of 100–900 — what Security+ needs to pass →
All 1,918 Security+ practice questions, every option explained →
Know which domain is costing you marks
The weightings tell you what the exam rewards. A readiness check tells you where you stand in each one.
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Domain weightings as published by the exam vendor · Question counts are from the Certsqill Security+ bank (1,918 questions).
