Question 1Switching technologies
In spanning tree, a redundant port that discards user frames but keeps receiving BPDUs so it can take over if the active path fails is in which state?
The Network+ pass rate
CompTIA does not publish a pass rate for Network+. Any figure you see online is someone's estimate. What you can measure is your own readiness, domain by domain.
| 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 |
| Official pass rate | Not published by CompTIA |
What CompTIA does publish
| Domain | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1. Networking concepts | 23% |
| 2. Network implementation | 20% |
| 3. Network operations | 19% |
| 4. Network security | 14% |
| 5. Network troubleshooting | 24% |
Your own odds
- Your share right in each domain, weighted like the exam, tells you more than any national figure.
- Fix the weakest heavy domain first: a gap in troubleshooting costs more than a gap in security.
- Sit a full 90-minute practice exam before you book, to test your pacing as well as your knowledge.
If you do not pass
There is no wait before a second attempt. Before a third or later attempt, CompTIA requires at least 14 calendar days from your last one. Each attempt costs the full exam price unless you bought Retake Assurance.
Try 3 questions
Question 2Disaster recovery
A company leases a recovery facility that has floor space, power and cooling, but no servers, network equipment or data. What type of recovery site is it?
Question 3Security features and defense
A rogue DHCP server keeps appearing on user VLANs. Which switch feature lets DHCP offers in only from ports marked as trusted, such as the uplink toward the real server?
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Questions people ask
What is the Network+ pass rate?
CompTIA does not publish one. The passing score is 720 on a scale of 100 to 900.
How many people fail Network+?
CompTIA does not publish failure figures. Measure your own readiness with timed practice across all five domains.
How soon can I retake Network+?
Straight away after a first fail. Before a third or later attempt, wait at least 14 calendar days from your last attempt.