Good news: N10-009 has no formal prerequisites — it's open to anyone willing to learn. Here's what that means and the background CompTIA recommends.
While there's no hard requirement, the background CompTIA recommends helps the scenario questions feel intuitive rather than abstract.
N10-009 requires valid 3 years; renew via comptia ce (ceus, certmaster ce, or a higher-level cert) to stay current.
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No — there's no mandatory prerequisite. CompTIA recommends A+ plus 9–12 months of hands-on networking support experience beforehand.
Up to 90 questions — multiple choice plus performance-based questions simulating real networking tasks — in 90 minutes, at a Pearson VUE test centre or online proctored.
The passing score is 720 on a 100–900 scale. Aim for a consistent 80–85% on realistic practice exams before booking.
CompTIA does not publish official pass rates, so any exact percentage quoted online is unverified. The readiness signal that actually predicts passing: consistently holding 80–85% on realistic, full-length practice exams before you book.
No formal prerequisites — anyone can register. CompTIA recommends A+ plus 9–12 months of hands-on junior network admin/support experience first.
CompTIA prices the exam voucher in USD and adjusts pricing periodically — check the official store for the current figure. Retakes: no wait between 1st and 2nd attempt; 14 days before any 3rd+ attempt, full fee each time.
For most candidates, commonly reported 60–100 hours (2–3 months part-time). What matters most is practising questions and analysing why each option is right or wrong — not just reading.
Valid 3 years; renew via CompTIA CE (CEUs, CertMaster CE, or a higher-level cert).
No — every question is original, written to test the concepts and reviewed before it ships, with an explanation linked to the source for every option. Dumps are stale, often wrong, and against CompTIA's policies.