1500 Questions | Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) 2026

Detailed Exam Domain Coverage

To earn your Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) credential, you must demonstrate a solid grasp of foundational security principles across several critical areas. My practice tests are meticulously aligned with the official exam domains:

• Network Security (20%): Mastering network architecture security, protocols, and the deployment of firewalls.

• Incident Response (18%): Understanding how to develop response plans and the basics of computer forensics.

• Risk Management (12%): Identifying security vulnerabilities and implementing effective risk management strategies.

• Governance (12%): Navigating security governance and risk management frameworks.

• Application Security (12%): Learning Secure DevOps and integrating security into the development lifecycle.

• Data Security (9%): Protecting sensitive information and utilizing encryption technologies.

• Cloud Security (7%): Grasping cloud service models and fundamental security concepts.

Course Description

I designed this course to be the ultimate preparation tool for anyone looking to break into the cybersecurity field. With 1,500 high-quality practice questions, I provide the depth and variety needed to handle the 250-question challenge of the actual CC exam. My goal is to ensure you don't just memorize answers, but actually understand the logic behind cybersecurity protocols and risk management.

I have included detailed explanations for every single option in every question. This means I explain why the correct answer is right and, just as importantly, why the other five distractors are incorrect. This level of detail is exactly what you need to pass on your first attempt and build a strong foundation for future advanced certifications.

Sample Practice Questions

• Question 1: Which of the following best describes the primary goal of the "Detection and Analysis" phase in an Incident Response Plan?

  • A. To permanently delete all malicious files from the affected server.

  • B. To identify that an incident is occurring and determine its scope and impact.

  • C. To restore all systems to their original state before the breach.

  • D. To prosecute the attackers in a court of law.

  • E. To purchase new hardware to replace the compromised units.

  • F. To ignore small alerts to focus only on high-priority breaches.

  • Correct Answer: B

  • Explanation:

    • B (Correct): Detection and analysis are about confirming a security event is happening and gathering enough data to understand how far it has spread.

    • A (Incorrect): This belongs to the Eradication phase, not Detection.

    • C (Incorrect): This is part of the Recovery phase.

    • D (Incorrect): Legal action is a post-incident activity and not the goal of initial detection.

    • E (Incorrect): Physical replacement is an infrastructure task, not a core IR analysis step.

    • F (Incorrect): All alerts should be triaged; ignoring them leads to major security gaps.

• Question 2: In the context of Network Security, which protocol is considered "connectionless" and is often used for streaming or DNS queries?

  • A. TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)

  • B. UDP (User Datagram Protocol)

  • C. SSH (Secure Shell)

  • D. HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure)

  • E. SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol)

  • F. ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol)

  • Correct Answer: B

  • Explanation:

    • B (Correct): UDP is a connectionless protocol that prioritizes speed over reliability, making it ideal for DNS and real-time streaming.

    • A (Incorrect): TCP is connection-oriented and requires a three-way handshake.

    • C (Incorrect): SSH is a secure, connection-oriented protocol for remote access.

    • D (Incorrect): HTTPS relies on TCP, which is connection-oriented.

    • E (Incorrect): SFTP also relies on TCP for secure file transfers.

    • F (Incorrect): ICMP is used for error reporting and diagnostics (like ping), not typically for streaming or DNS data.

• Question 3: A company uses a third-party provider to host its applications but manages the operating systems and middleware itself. Which cloud service model does this represent?

  • A. Software as a Service (SaaS)

  • B. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

  • C. Platform as a Service (PaaS)

  • D. Desktop as a Service (DaaS)

  • E. On-Premises Data Center

  • F. Function as a Service (FaaS)

  • Correct Answer: B

  • Explanation:

    • B (Correct): In IaaS, the provider gives you the hardware/virtualization, while you manage the OS, middleware, and applications.

    • A (Incorrect): In SaaS, the provider manages everything including the application software.

    • C (Incorrect): In PaaS, the provider usually manages the OS and middleware, leaving you only the application and data.

    • D (Incorrect): DaaS specifically refers to virtual desktop environments.

    • E (Incorrect): On-premises means the company owns and manages the physical hardware.

    • F (Incorrect): FaaS (Serverless) removes the need for the user to manage any OS or servers at all.

Welcome to the Exams Practice Tests Academy to help you prepare for your Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certification.

• You can retake the exams as many times as you want

• This is a huge original question bank

• You get support from instructors if you have questions

• Each question has a detailed explanation

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  I hope that by now you're convinced! And there are a lot more questions inside the course.