CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) is the foundational networking certification most IT and cybersecurity pros earn early in their careers, and the prerequisite many hiring managers expect before Security+. CyberCertPrep gives you exam-style practice questions, flashcards, cheat sheets, mindmaps, and hands-on network security labs covering all 5 domains. Start free with 20 questions per cert (no card required) or upgrade to Premium for unlimited practice plus the full 150+ labs including OT/SCADA, cloud, and network forensics scenarios.
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90 min
Exam Duration
72%
Passing Score
90
Max Questions
5
Exam Domains
| Domain | Exam Weight |
|---|---|
| Networking Concepts | 23% |
| Network Implementation | 20% |
| Network Operations | 19% |
| Network Security | 14% |
| Network Troubleshooting | 24% |
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Question 1
A user reports that they can reach an internal web server by IP address but not by its hostname. Which service is MOST likely misconfigured?
Question 2
Which OSI layer is responsible for logical addressing and routing between networks?
Question 3
A subnet mask of /26 allows how many usable host addresses per subnet?
Question 4
Which of the following BEST describes the role of a VLAN?
Question 5
A network admin sees FIN, PSH, and URG flags set on incoming packets. This matches which kind of scan?
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Start FreeYes. The free tier gives you 20 Network+ practice questions, flashcards, cheat sheets, and lab access forever, no credit card required. Premium ($10/mo) unlocks the full question bank, all 150+ labs (including network forensics, OT/SCADA, and cloud networking), and exam simulation.
A maximum of 90 questions in 90 minutes, a mix of multiple-choice and performance-based (simulation) questions. Passing score is 720 on a 100-900 scale.
Five domains: Networking Concepts (23%), Network Implementation (20%), Network Operations (19%), Network Security (14%), and Network Troubleshooting (24%). Troubleshooting is the largest, expect lots of scenario-based questions.
CompTIA recommends Network+ before Security+, but it's not required. If you're weak on networking fundamentals (subnetting, routing, OSI model), Network+ first will make Security+ dramatically easier. If you already know networking well from work, you can skip straight to Security+.
With IT experience: 4-6 weeks. Without: 8-12 weeks. Subnetting alone catches many candidates off-guard, drill it daily until it's automatic.
Yes, Premium includes network-focused labs covering packet analysis, network forensics, firewall configuration, wireless security, and troubleshooting scenarios that mirror the PBQs on the N10-009.
Yes, like all CompTIA certifications, Network+ is valid for 3 years. You can renew with CEUs (continuing education units), higher-level CompTIA certs (Security+ renews lower ones), or by retaking the current exam.
Yes. Monthly and yearly subscriptions cancel anytime; your access continues until the end of the billing period.
Study tip: Pair Professor Messer's free Network+ videos with CyberCertPrep's practice questions and labs, and drill subnetting until it's second nature.
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