Network+

CompTIA Network+ is the premier certification for validating your knowledge of essential networking tools and concepts. You will be assessed on your abilities in network connectivity, documentation, service configuration, data centers, cloud, virtual networking, monitoring, troubleshooting, and security hardening. This certification prepares you for jobs in technical support, network operations, and system administration.

Number of questions
Maximum of 90, a mix of multiple-choice and performance-based questions

Duration
90 minutes

Passing score
720 (on a scale of 100-900)

Languages
English, German, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish

Recommended experience
CompTIA A+ certification, with 9 to 12 months of hands-on experience in a junior network administrator or network support technician role

NICE and DoD 8140 work roles

• technical support specialist

• network operations specialist

• system administrator

Exam version: V9

Exam series code: N10-009

Build skills with CompTIA learning and validate them with Network+ certification.

• Deploy wired and wireless devices, covering IP addressing, ports, protocols, and network architecture for network deployment.

• Understand documentation, life-cycle, change, and configuration management processes and procedures.

• Grasp virtualization, cloud service models, elasticity, and scalability to apply cloud concepts.

• Monitor networks for high availability and resolve connectivity issues to maintain network performance.

• Establish secure networks and mitigate vulnerabilities to strengthen security.

• Diagnose and resolve network issues using appropriate tools for effective troubleshooting.