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Vendor-neutral certification validating the core skills needed to design, configure, manage, and troubleshoot wired and wireless networks.
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About this exam
N10-009 is CompTIA's vendor-neutral networking certification covering networking concepts, infrastructure and implementation, network operations, security, and troubleshooting.
Who should take this exam
Early-career IT professionals such as network administrators, help desk technicians, and field technicians who want to validate foundational networking skills.
Career benefits
Validates practical networking knowledge across vendors, supports roles like network administrator and support specialist, and provides a foundation for advanced networking and security certifications.
How to prepare
Study the official CompTIA exam objectives, build hands-on lab experience with switches, routers, and IP addressing, and practice subnetting and troubleshooting methodologies.
Quick facts
Exam cost$369 USD
Valid for3 years (renew through CompTIA continuing education or by passing a higher certification)
Length90 minutes
Questions on exam90
Passing score720 / 900
FormatUp to 90 questions; multiple choice and performance-based questions, proctored online or at a test center.
Practice questions150
Objectives5
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What's covered
1. Networking Concepts
23%OSI model, network appliances, cloud concepts, ports and protocols, traffic types, and IP addressing fundamentals.
2. Network Implementation
20%Routing and switching technologies, wireless standards, and physical installation of network infrastructure.
3. Network Operations
19%Documentation, monitoring, high availability, disaster recovery, and organizational processes.
4. Network Security
19%Security concepts, common attacks, and network hardening techniques and best practices.
5. Network Troubleshooting
19%Applying a troubleshooting methodology and tools to resolve connectivity, performance, and configuration issues.
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