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 introductory computer and 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)

See Also

• Computer Skills
• Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC³)
• Exam 98-366: Networking Fundamentals
• Computer Networks
• Internet Protocol Analysis
• Network Administration

CompTIA

Wikibooks has a book on the topic of Network Plus Certification.

• IT Fundamentals
• A+ Certification
• Security+ Certification

External Links

• Cybrary: CompTIA N10-009 Network+ Course
• Professor Messer’s CompTIA N10-009 Network+ Training Course

References

• CompTIA: Network+ Certification Exam Objectives - Exam N10-009

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. 

Subject classification: this is an information technology resource.

Educational level: this is a tertiary (university) resource.