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CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) is a vendor-neutral certification that validates the skills to design, configure, manage, secure, and troubleshoot wired and wireless networks in enterprise and cloud environments.
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- Maximum of 90
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- 90 minutes
- Passing score
- 720
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N10-009 exam details
Official format, scoring, and dates as published by CompTIA.
| Exam code | N10-009 (V9) |
|---|---|
| Number of questions | Maximum of 90 |
| Length of test | 90 minutes |
| Passing score | 720 (on a scale of 100–900) |
| Launch date | June 20, 2024 |
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| Question types | Multiple-choice and performance-based |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Exam objectives version | 6.0 |
| Work roles | Technical support specialist, network operations specialist, and system administrator (NICE and DoD 8140) |
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What is CompTIA Network+ (N10-009)?
N10-009 tests networking as it is practiced today: the OSI model and common ports and protocols, IPv4 addressing and subnetting, routing and switching, wireless, cloud connectivity, monitoring, disaster recovery, network security, and a structured troubleshooting methodology.
The exam has five domains. Network Troubleshooting (24%) and Networking Concepts (23%) are the largest, but Network Implementation (20%) and Network Operations (19%) are where most PBQs live — configuring devices, reading diagrams, and choosing the right service or tool.
CompTIA recommends A+ and 9–12 months of hands-on experience, but the exam has no formal prerequisite.
Who should take N10-009?
- Help-desk and support technicians moving into network administration
- Junior network administrators and NOC staff who want a vendor-neutral credential
- IT professionals preparing for Security+, Cloud+, or vendor networking certifications
Job roles this supports
- Network administrator
- Network support technician
- NOC technician
- Systems administrator
- Network field engineer
N10-009 exam domains and objectives
5 domains and 25objectives, weighted by share of the exam. Objective titles are quoted from CompTIA's Exam Objectives document v6.0.
1.0Networking Concepts (23%)
OSI layers, appliances, cloud networking, ports/protocols, transmission media, topologies, IPv4 addressing and subnetting, and modern use cases.
- 1.1Explain concepts related to the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model.
- 1.2Compare and contrast networking appliances, applications, and functions.
- 1.3Summarize cloud concepts and connectivity options.
- 1.4Explain common networking ports, protocols, services, and traffic types.
- 1.5Compare and contrast transmission media and transceivers.
- 1.6Compare and contrast network topologies, architectures, and types.
- 1.7Given a scenario, use appropriate IPv4 network addressing.
- 1.8Summarize evolving use cases for modern network environments.
2.0Network Implementation (20%)
Routing technologies, switching features (VLANs, STP, trunking), wireless devices and standards, and physical installation factors.
- 2.1Explain characteristics of routing technologies.
- 2.2Given a scenario, configure switching technologies and features.
- 2.3Given a scenario, select and configure wireless devices and technologies.
- 2.4Explain important factors of physical installations.
3.0Network Operations (19%)
Organizational documentation and processes, monitoring, disaster recovery and high availability, IPv4/IPv6 services (DHCP, DNS, NTP), and access/management methods.
- 3.1Explain the purpose of organizational processes and procedures.
- 3.2Given a scenario, use network monitoring technologies.
- 3.3Explain disaster recovery (DR) concepts.
- 3.4Given a scenario, implement IPv4 and IPv6 network services.
- 3.5Compare and contrast network access and management methods.
4.0Network Security (14%)
Security concepts, common attacks and their network impact, and applying defenses such as ACLs, segmentation, and hardening.
- 4.1Explain the importance of basic network security concepts.
- 4.2Summarize various types of attacks and their impact to the network.
- 4.3Given a scenario, apply network security features, defense techniques, and solutions.
5.0Network Troubleshooting (24%)
The troubleshooting methodology, cabling and interface issues, service and performance problems, and choosing the right tool or protocol.
- 5.1Explain the troubleshooting methodology.
- 5.2Given a scenario, troubleshoot common cabling and physical interface issues.
- 5.3Given a scenario, troubleshoot common issues with network services.
- 5.4Given a scenario, troubleshoot common performance issues.
- 5.5Given a scenario, use the appropriate tool or protocol to solve networking issues.
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About 6 hours a week for 10weeks, with time split in proportion to each domain's exam weighting. Adjust up if the material is new to you and down if you work in it daily.
| Domain | Exam weight | Suggested hours |
|---|---|---|
| Networking Concepts | 23% | 14 h |
| Network Implementation | 20% | 12 h |
| Network Operations | 19% | 11 h |
| Network Security | 14% | 8 h |
| Network Troubleshooting | 24% | 14 h |
Exam-day tips for N10-009
- 1Practice subnetting until you can size a subnet and find the network, broadcast, and usable range without a calculator.
- 2Know port numbers and the secure alternative to each clear-text protocol (Telnet→SSH, HTTP→HTTPS, FTP→SFTP).
- 3Use the troubleshooting methodology as an ordered list — identify, theorize, test, plan, implement, verify, document.
- 4Be ready to interpret command output (ping, traceroute, nslookup/dig, ipconfig/ifconfig, netstat) in PBQs.
- 5Treat wireless questions by standard, band, and security mode — WPA3 and 802.11ax appear on the current exam.
N10-009 frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the N10-009 exam and how long is it?
CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) has maximum of 90 questions and a 90 minutes time limit. Question types include multiple-choice and performance-based questions (PBQs).
What is the passing score for N10-009?
The N10-009 passing score is 720 (on a scale of 100–900).
What domains does N10-009 cover and how are they weighted?
According to CompTIA’s exam objectives (version 6.0), N10-009 covers 5 domains: Networking Concepts (23%), Network Implementation (20%), Network Operations (19%), Network Security (14%), Network Troubleshooting (24%).
Is CompTIA Network+ hard?
Network+ is a broad exam rather than a deep one. The parts candidates find hardest are IPv4 subnetting, the sheer number of protocols and ports, and performance-based questions that require applying a concept in a simulated scenario. Structured practice on those three areas covers most of the risk.
Do I need A+ before Network+?
No. CompTIA recommends A+ and 9–12 months of networking experience, but it is not required. Candidates with real network-support experience often go straight to Network+.
Does Network+ N10-009 include IPv6 and cloud networking?
Yes. Objective 1.3 covers cloud concepts and connectivity (VPC, gateways, VPN, Direct Connect), objective 1.7 addresses IPv4 addressing, and objective 3.4 covers implementing IPv4 and IPv6 network services.
Network+ or Security+ first?
If your role is network-focused, take Network+ first; the security concepts in Security+ build on networking knowledge. If your job is security-centered, many candidates go straight to Security+ and return to Network+ later.
Is N10-009 the current version and when does it retire?
N10-009 (exam version V9) launched on June 20, 2024. Retirement: Usually three years after launch (estimated 2027). Confirm current dates on comptia.org before booking.
How long is CompTIA Network+ valid?
CompTIA certifications are valid for three years from the date you pass and can be renewed through CompTIA’s Continuing Education (CE) program or by passing the current version of the exam.
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- Exam facts (questions, length, passing score, launch date, languages, recommended experience) and the domain and objective lists come from CompTIA's published exam details and Exam Objectives document v6.0 for N10-009. Official page: comptia.org.
- Study-plan hours and exam tips are CompCertQuiz editorial guidance, not CompTIA content.
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