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Click Start Test above to launch a full-length CompTIA Network+ practice test weighted exactly like the real N10-009 exam, or drill a single domain — Networking Fundamentals, Network Implementations, Network Operations, Network Security, or Network Troubleshooting. Every question includes a clear explanation so you learn the reasoning, not just the answer.

CompTIA Network+ is a vendor-neutral certification that validates the core skills needed to design, configure, manage, and troubleshoot wired and wireless networks. It is administered by CompTIA, and the current version is N10-009, which launched June 20, 2024.

[1] These free CompTIA Network+ practice questions and test prep mirror the official N10-009 objectives so you practice the way the real exam is built.[2] To round out your prep, pair these with our free study guide, flashcards.

CompTIA Network+ is one of the 14 CompTIA certifications — explore all our CompTIA practice tests to compare and prep across the whole family.

CompTIA Network+ at a Glance

CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) at a glance
DetailCompTIA Network+ (N10-009)
Administered byCompTIA
Exam versionN10-009 (launched June 20, 2024)
Total questionsMaximum 90
Time limit90 minutes
FormatMultiple-choice and performance-based questions (PBQ)
Passing score720 (scale of 100–900)
Exam feeAbout $390 (retail voucher)
Recommended experience9–12 months of networking experience; A+ knowledge
Validity3 years; renew with 30 CEUs

What Is on the CompTIA Network+ Exam?

The CompTIA Network+ N10-009 exam covers five domains: Network Troubleshooting (24%), Networking Fundamentals (23%), Network Implementations (20%), Network Operations (19%), and Network Security (14%).[2]

Network Troubleshooting is the largest domain, reflecting the version’s increased emphasis on diagnosing and resolving network issues. Compared with N10-008, this version moved weight toward troubleshooting and operations and reduced the security share.[3] The five weights sum to 100%, and our full practice test is weighted to match:

Network+ N10-009 weighting by domain
Network Troubleshooting24% · ≈17 Qs
Networking Fundamentals23% · ≈16 Qs
Network Implementations20% · ≈14 Qs
Network Operations19% · ≈13 Qs
Network Security14% · ≈10 Qs
CompTIA Network+ practice test — practice questions by domain with answer explanations

Practice Questions by Domain

Use Start Test for a full weighted Network+ simulation, or open the hub and pick a single domain to drill your weak area. After each full exam, your results show a per-domain breakdown so you know exactly where to focus — most candidates need the most reps on troubleshooting, subnetting, and the performance-based scenarios.

What Are the Requirements to Take CompTIA Network+?

There are no mandatory prerequisites to take CompTIA Network+. CompTIA recommends that candidates already hold CompTIA A+ or equivalent knowledge and have roughly nine to twelve months of hands-on experience in a junior network administrator or network support role before testing.[1]

No degree or formal training course is required, but the exam assumes working familiarity with network hardware, protocols, addressing, configuration, and troubleshooting. Anyone may purchase a voucher and schedule the N10-009 exam.

How Do You Register for the Network+ Exam?

You register for CompTIA Network+ by buying the exam voucher through CompTIA (comptia.org) or an authorized partner, then scheduling the N10-009 exam at a Pearson VUE test center or through online proctoring.[1] The retail voucher price is about $390, though authorized training partners and student discounts can lower it.

After purchasing, you select a date and delivery method (in-person or online). Confirm you are registering for the current N10-009 version before scheduling.

What Is the Passing Score for CompTIA Network+?

The passing score for CompTIA Network+ N10-009 is a scaled score of at least 720 on a scale of 100 to 900.[2]

Because the score is scaled rather than a raw percentage, it does not map directly to a fixed number of questions correct; CompTIA uses item statistics so different exam forms are held to an equivalent standard.

The exam includes performance-based questions (PBQs) that ask you to perform or analyze network tasks in a simulated environment; these typically appear early and are weighted into your overall score. You receive your pass/fail result and scaled score immediately after finishing.

How Hard Is Network+? (Pass Rate)

CompTIA does not publish official pass-rate statistics for Network+. Third-party estimates commonly place first-attempt pass rates in roughly the 65 to 75 percent range, with results varying widely based on hands-on experience and preparation.[1] Candidates who struggle most often do so on the performance-based questions and on the heavily weighted troubleshooting domain, which reward practical configuration and diagnostic skill over memorization.

~65–75%
Est. pass rate
first attempt (unofficial)
720
Passing scaled score
of 100–900
24%
Troubleshooting domain
largest section

The takeaway: practice subnetting until it’s automatic and drill until you’re consistently scoring above target on full-length practice — especially troubleshooting — before you book your exam date.

What to Expect on Exam Day

Arrive at your Pearson VUE test center at least 15 minutes early to check in — bring a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID whose name matches your CompTIA registration.[1]You’ll store phones and personal items in a locker; no notes are allowed.

A short tutorial precedes the exam, then you have 90 minutes to answer up to 90 questions, including the performance-based tasks that usually appear first. If you test via online proctoring, expect a similar room scan and ID check.

You receive your pass/fail result and scaled score immediately after finishing. Having simulated the full timing with practice tests makes that clock feel routine.

How to Use This CompTIA Network+ Practice Test

  • Recreate exam conditions. Take the full test timed, with no notes.
  • Diagnose, then drill. Use a full simulation to find weak domains, then drill them.
  • Master subnetting. Practice it until addressing and CIDR are automatic.
  • Practice PBQ-style scenarios. Hands-on network tasks are where most points are lost.
  • Learn the why. Read every explanation — understanding beats memorizing.

Why Get Network+ Certified?

Network+ is a widely recognized, vendor-neutral networking credential that validates the skills employers look for in network support and administration roles, and a natural step up from A+ toward Security+ and beyond.[1] These free CompTIA Network+ practice tests are the most efficient way to get there.

Conclusion

Passing Network+ comes down to knowing your network fundamentals, subnetting, and troubleshooting methodology cold. Use this free CompTIA Network+ practice test to find your weak domains, drill them to mastery, and reinforce them with our study guide, flashcards so you walk in confident on test day.

CompTIA Network+ Practice Test FAQ

CompTIA Network+ is a vendor-neutral certification, administered by CompTIA, that validates the skills to design, configure, manage, and troubleshoot wired and wireless networks. The current version is N10-009, which launched on June 20, 2024.

References

  1. 1.CompTIA. “Network+ Certification (official overview).” CompTIA.org, 2026. ↑
  2. 2.CompTIA. “Network+ N10-009 Exam Objectives (PDF, official domains and weights).” CompTIA.org. ↑
  3. 3.CompTIA. “CompTIA Exam Objectives — Network+ (N10-009 domains and weights).” CompTIA.org. ↑
  4. 4.CompTIA. “Continuing Education and Certification Renewal.” CompTIA.org. ↑
  5. 5.CompTIA. “How to Renew Your CompTIA Certification (CEUs).” CompTIA.org. ↑
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