CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Study Plan: Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts from the study plan video notes.

Attestation

A formal declaration that something is true or authentic, used in audits and assessments.

Brain dump

A quick write-out of everything you can remember before a practice exam to reveal knowledge and guide study.

Flashcards

Study aids with prompts on one side and answers on the other, used for spaced repetition.

Written flashcards

Physical cards with terms on one side and definitions on the other.

Flashcard apps

Digital platforms (e.g., Quizlet, Anki, Brainscape) for creating, studying, and testing flashcards.

Front side / Back side

The two sides of a flashcard; the front shows the prompt, the back shows the answer.

Consistency in flashcard setup

Regular, standardized creation and use of flashcards to ensure effective learning.

Color coding

Using colors to categorize content and aid visual memory (e.g., pink for ports and protocols).

Stacks

Groups of flashcards organized by confidence or recall time to guide review.

Knew it right away

A stack label indicating the answer was recalled immediately without hesitation.

Had to think for a moment

A stack label for cards that required brief recall effort.

Had to think for a while

A stack label for cards that required a longer recall effort.

Had to look at the answer

A stack label for cards where the answer was checked before responding.

30-day study plan

A one-month schedule outlining daily video sections and practice exams for SY0-701.

60-day study plan

A two-month schedule with similar structure, allowing more time and flexibility.

Practice exam

A simulated test used to assess knowledge, reveal gaps, and track progress.

Objectives

Learning goals or exam topics that questions on the exam are designed to assess.

Tracking chart

A chart used to monitor progress by recording which objectives were answered correctly or incorrectly.

Retake

Re-taking the exam after an initial attempt to improve understanding and score.

Study guide

A document containing notes, explanations, and key concepts to support study.

Highlight terms

Marking or underlining key terms and concepts as candidates for flashcards.

Question marks

Symbols added to notes to indicate concepts that need further research.

Alternate watching with other tasks

Mixing video viewing with other activities to maintain focus and attention.

Attention span

The typical period (about 20–30 minutes) before a break is needed to stay productive.