Network+ exam topics

Exam Codes and Launch Date: 

N10-008: September 15, 2021 

N10-009: June 20, 2024 

Exam Description

The CompTIA Network+ certification verifies that the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to:

• Establish network connectivity by deploying wired and wireless devices.

• Understand and maintain network documentation.

• Understand the purpose of network services.

• Understand basic datacenter, cloud and virtual networking concepts.

• Monitor network activity, identifying performance and availability issues.

• Implement network hardening techniques.

• Manage, configure, and troubleshoot network infrastructure.

Number of Questions

Maximum of 90 questions

Type of Questions

Multiple choice and performance-based 

Length of Test

 90 Minutes

Passing Score

720 (on a scale of 100-900)

Recommended Experience

CompTIA A+ certification and a minimum of 9-12 months of hands-on experience working in a junior network administrator/network support technician job role.

Languages

English, German, Portuguese and Spanish

English, Japanese, German, and Spanish with Portuguese to follow in 2025

Retirement 

December 20, 2024 

Generally three years after launch 

DoD 8140 Approved Work Roles

Technical Support Specialist, Network Operations Specialist, System Administrator | For more information.

Testing Provider 

 Pearson VUE

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