Question 1OSI model layers
What is the protocol data unit called at the transport layer when TCP is used?
The Network+ exam format
A maximum of 90 questions in 90 minutes, a mix of multiple choice and performance-based tasks, scored from 100 to 900 with 720 to pass.
| Exam | N10-009 (V9) |
|---|---|
| Questions | A maximum of 90, multiple choice and performance-based |
| Time | 90 minutes |
| Passing score | 720 on a scale of 100 to 900 |
| Launched | June 20, 2024 |
| Retirement | Usually three years after launch (estimated 2027) |
| Languages | English, German, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish |
The five domains
| Domain | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1. Networking concepts | 23% |
| 2. Network implementation | 20% |
| 3. Network operations | 19% |
| 4. Network security | 14% |
| 5. Network troubleshooting | 24% |
Question types
- Multiple choice: pick from a list of options, often after a short scenario.
- Performance-based: a task to complete rather than a list to pick from.
Pacing
Ninety questions in ninety minutes is about a minute a question, but performance-based tasks take longer. Flag a long task, answer the quick questions, then come back with the time left.
Try 3 questions
Question 2Switching technologies
An IP phone sits between a switch port and a desktop PC, and the PC plugs into the phone. The phone tags its own traffic and the PC does not. How should the switch port be set up?
Question 3Tools and protocols
A user cannot reach the internet. ipconfig shows a valid address in the correct subnet and the correct gateway. ping 127.0.0.1 succeeds, but ping to the default gateway fails. Other users on the same switch are fine. What should the technician check next?
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Questions people ask
How many questions are on Network+?
A maximum of 90, a mix of multiple-choice and performance-based questions.
How long is the Network+ exam?
90 minutes.
What is the current Network+ exam code?
N10-009, version 9, launched June 20, 2024. CompTIA estimates retirement in 2027.