CompTIA CAS-004

The CAS-004 exam has a reputation for tripping up even experienced professionals. Dumpkiller breaks the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) syllabus down into 620 practice questions with clear explanations, so tricky topics stop feeling intimidating.

CompTIA CAS-004 Exam Overview:

CompTIA CAS-004 Exam Syllabus Topics:

What Candidates Ask About the CompTIA CAS-004 Exam

Can you give me an overview of the CAS-004 exam?

The CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) exam (code: CAS-004) is the official CompTIA exam that leads to the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) certification. It sits at the Expert level of the CompTIA certification track. It is also connected with related credentials such as CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA PenTest+. Passing it proves to employers that your skills have been validated by CompTIA itself, which is why the CAS-004 credential keeps showing up in job postings.

How many questions are in the CAS-004 exam, and how long does it take?

The CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) exam gives you 165 minutes to work through Maximum 90 questions. Pacing matters more than most candidates expect, so before exam day, run at least one full timed session in the Dumpkiller test engine to learn how long you can afford per question. If an item stalls you, flag it and move on — coming back later beats burning five minutes on a single question.

What score do I need to pass the CAS-004 exam, and how much does it cost?

The passing score for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) exam is 750 (on a scale of 100-900), and the official registration fee is $494 USD. Remember that a failed attempt means paying that fee in full again, so a timed self-assessment with Dumpkiller practice questions about a week before your exam date is a cheap way to confirm you are scoring comfortably above 750 (on a scale of 100-900).

Are there any prerequisites for the CAS-004 exam?

According to CompTIA, the following applies: Recommended: 10 years of IT experience, including 5 years of hands-on security experience. Certification policies do change from time to time, so confirm the latest requirements on the official exam page at https://www.comptia.org/certifications/casp before you register.

How do I register for the CAS-004 exam?

You can book your CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) exam through the official channels below:

• CompTIA Certification Exam Registration
• Pearson VUE CompTIA Exams

Depending on availability in your region, the exam is delivered as Test center (Pearson VUE) and online proctored exam options available.

What official training does CompTIA recommend for the CAS-004 exam?

CompTIA lists the following training options for CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) candidates:

• CompTIA CertMaster Learn CASP+
• CompTIA Official CASP+ Study Resources

Official courses build a solid foundation, and pairing them with the 620 practice questions from Dumpkiller shows you how ready you really are before you spend money on the exam itself.

Can I try the CAS-004 practice questions before buying?

Yes. Dumpkiller offers a free CAS-004 PDF demo so you can review the question style, difficulty, and explanations before committing to anything. After purchase, your CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) material includes 365 days of free updates, and if your product expires after that, you can extend the update service at a 50% discount from your member zone.

What happens if I do not pass the CAS-004 exam, and how is my order delivered?

If you take the corresponding CAS-004 exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, you can apply for a full refund under our 100% Money Back Guarantee, subject to a few conditions: the failed exam must be the one matching your purchase; sitting the exam within 3 days of purchase does not qualify, since that leaves too little preparation time; downloading the material without actually taking the exam does not qualify; free materials and expired orders are excluded; and the candidate name must match the payer name. To apply, send a scanned copy of your enrollment slip together with your official Score Report (PDF) within 2 days after the exam, and claims are processed within 7 days. If you would rather not take a refund, you can exchange your purchase for two free products of equal value while keeping the update service on the product you originally bought. As for delivery, everything is an instant download: your products are sent to your email within one minute of payment — contact customer service if nothing arrives within 2 hours — and there is no limit on the number of computers you can install the software on.

What topics are covered in the CAS-004 exam?

The official CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) syllabus is organized into 4 main domains. The first three are Security Engineering and Cryptography (26%), Governance, Risk, and Compliance (15%), and Security Architecture (29%). For the full domain-by-domain breakdown, see the complete Exam Topics outline above.

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) Sample Questions:

Question 1

An e-commerce company is running a web server on premises, and the resource utilization is usually less than
30%. During the last two holiday seasons, the server experienced performance issues because of too many connections, and several customers were not able to finalize purchase orders. The company is looking to change the server configuration to avoid this kind of performance issue.
Which of the following is the MOST cost-effective solution?

A. Upgrade the server with a new one.
B. Change the operating system.
C. Buy a new server and create an active-active cluster.
D. Move the server to a cloud provider.

Question 2

The principal security analyst for a global manufacturer is investigating a security incident related to abnormal behavior in the ICS network. A controller was restarted as part of the troubleshooting process, and the following issue was identified when the controller was restarted:

During the investigation, this modified firmware version was identified on several other controllers at the site.
The official vendor firmware versions do not have this checksum. Which of the following stages of the MITRE ATT&CK framework for ICS includes this technique?

A. Evasion
B. Collection
C. Lateral movement
D. Persistence

Question 3

A security analyst is using data provided from a recent penetration test to calculate CVSS scores to prioritize remediation. Which of the following metric groups would the analyst need to determine to get the overall scores? (Select THREE).

A. Environmental
B. Integrity
C. Confidentiality
D. Impact
E. Temporal
F. Attack vector
G. Base
H. Availability

Question 4

Which of the following ensures that certain inbound traffic from third-party vendors is restricted from being sourced from high-risk countries?

A. Supply chain visibility
B. Microsegmentation
C. Source code reviews
D. Geocoded firewall rules

Question 5

A bank hired a security architect to improve its security measures against the latest threats The solution must meet the following requirements
* Recognize and block fake websites
* Decrypt and scan encrypted traffic on standard and non-standard ports
* Use multiple engines for detection and prevention
* Have central reporting
Which of the following is the BEST solution the security architect can propose?

A. Web filtering
B. CASB
C. NGFW
D. EDR

Solutions: