CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Network+ is an entry-level networking certification that examines the skills and knowledge needed to become a network administrator.

Focus

The CompTIA Network+ certification focuses on Network administration and support

Exam Duration

The CompTIA Network+ exam duration is 90 minutes

Num of Question

The exam contains a total of 90

Exam Fee

The exam fee is $349.

Exam Validity

The CCRN-Pediatric certification is valid for 3 years.

Prior Certification

• CompTIA A+, CompTIA IT Fundamentals

Exam Format

The CompTIA Network+ exam is a Multiple choice questions

Passing Conditions

To pass CompTIA Network+ exam, applicants must achieve a minimum score of The candidate must score 720 or higher out of a possible 900.

Who Should Take

The CompTIA Network+ certification is ideal for entry-level IT professionals, including network administrators, system administrators, and data communications specialists.

• Network Administrator
• System Administrator
• Data Communications Specialist
• IT Professional

Prerequisites

2 years of experience in IT, with a focus on networking

Or can substitute with certifications:

• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA IT Fundamentals

Certification Process

• Step 1: Register for the exam on the Pearson VUE website
• Step 2: Schedule and take the exam
• Step 3: Meet the certification requirements and obtain the CompTIA Network+ certification

Domains with Weights

• Domain 1.0 Network Security Basics (17%): Protecting network investments by understanding threats, vulnerabilities, and risks and implementing comprehensive network cybersecurity, such as implementing firewalls, configuring virtual private networks (VPNs), and using intrusion detection and prevention systems.
• Domain 2.0 Network Infrastructure (21%): Understanding, installing, and configuring wireless and wired network devices, cabling, and accessories.
• Domain 3.0 Network Operations (24%): Understanding the implementation of network protocols, addressing and routing, and implementing network management techniques.
• Domain 4.0 Network Troubleshooting (28%): To troubleshoot common network problems, use diagnostic tools and techniques such as Wi-Fi configuration and troubleshooting and cable testing and using traceroute to track the path of packets across the Internet.
• Domain 5.0 Network Security Threats, Risk, and Vulnerability and Data Communications and Networking (10%): Understanding network attacks and network hardening to find, destroy, and mitigate threats that can be propagated in a network attack on the computer. Examines data communications and networking.
• Domain 6.0 Compliance and Operational Procedures (11%): Understanding organizational security measures and data privacy, communication of network service and user support and data traffic recovery.