Network+

Network+ is a CompTIA computer networking certification that includes computer network concepts, installation and configuration, media and topologies, management, and security.

This resource features a combination of Wikipedia readings, YouTube videos, and hands-on learning activities as a study guide to prepare for CompTIA Network+ Certification.

Preparation

Learners would be best served by first approaching computer support concepts.

Objectives

See list of all objectives. For each domain:

  1. Networking Concepts
  2. Network Implementation
  3. Network Operations
  4. Network Security
  5. Network Troubleshooting

Also see list of acronyms and technologies .

Test Details

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

Length of test: 90 minutes

Passing score: 720 (on 100-900 scale)

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.

Exam code: N10-009

Languages: English, Japanese, German, Spanish, (Portuguese to follow)

Guides

These are compiled resources to help familiarize learners with Network+ concepts. Feel free to add relevant material (with caution for copy violations - Wikipedia may be freely copied with attribution).

Old guides

These were made for a previous version of the exam, and may contain outdated material.

References

Further reading

  • Todd Lammle; Jon Buhagiar (May 7, 2024). CompTIA Network+ Study Guide: Exam N10-009 (6 ed.). Sybex. ISBN 1394235607. 
  • Emmett Dulaney (September 9, 2024). CompTIA Network+ N10-009 Exam Cram (8 ed.). Pearson IT Certification. ISBN 0135340837. 

See Also

CompTIA

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