CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) Practice Test
Prepare for the current CompTIA Network+ exam with free practice tests built around the N10-009 objectives. Each test has 20 questions and a proportional 20-minute timer based on the real exam pace of about 1 minute per question.
Mixed Set — CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) Practice Tests
These mixed sets pull questions from all five N10-009 domains in blueprint-aware proportions, so higher-weight areas like Network Troubleshooting and Networking Concepts appear more often across your practice just like they do on the real exam.
Domain Wise — CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) Mock Tests
Use the domain-wise tests when you want targeted practice on one objective area. Each mock test focuses on a single N10-009 domain so you can close weak spots faster and study with more intent.
About the CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) Certification Exam
CompTIA Network+ is a vendor-neutral networking certification for early-career IT professionals who need to prove they can configure, support, secure, and troubleshoot modern networks across on-prem, wireless, cloud, and hybrid environments.
What Is the CompTIA Network+ Certification?
The current Network+ exam series is N10-009. It validates practical networking knowledge across connectivity, implementation, operations, security, and troubleshooting, making it a strong fit for help desk staff moving into networking, junior administrators, support technicians, and anyone building a base for cloud, infrastructure, or cybersecurity work.
Common target roles include technical support specialist, network operations specialist, junior network administrator, network support technician, and system administrator. In the United States, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports median annual wages of $73,340 for computer network support specialists and $96,800 for network and computer systems administrators, which helps show why Network+ remains a popular stepping-stone certification.
Exam Format (2026)
Testing method: One certification exam delivered through Pearson VUE at a test center or online through OnVUE.
Questions: Maximum of 90 questions.
Duration: 90 minutes.
Question types: Multiple-choice and performance-based questions.
Passing score: 720 on a scale of 100 to 900.
Exam fee: About $390 USD in the U.S., though pricing can vary by country and may change.
Eligibility Requirements
Formal prerequisite: None. You do not need another certification before sitting the exam.
Recommended background: CompTIA A+ level knowledge plus 9 to 12 months of hands-on experience in a junior network administrator or network support technician role.
Best for: Candidates preparing for support, NOC, field technician, and administrator roles that require strong networking fundamentals.
Retake policy: No waiting period after a first failed attempt; after a second failed attempt, CompTIA requires a 14-day wait before another try.
Renewal: Network+ is part of CompTIA Continuing Education and is typically renewed on a three-year cycle.
CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) Domain Weights
The N10-009 exam measures knowledge across five official domains. These weights come from CompTIA’s current Network+ exam objectives and are the basis for how our mixed tests balance question coverage.
| Domain | Topic | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Domain 1 | Networking Concepts | 23% |
| Domain 2 | Network Implementation | 20% |
| Domain 3 | Network Operations | 19% |
| Domain 4 | Network Security | 14% |
| Domain 5 | Network Troubleshooting | 24% |
How Our Practice Tests Are Designed
Blueprint-aligned coverage — Mixed sets are written around the current N10-009 objective weights, so your practice reflects the real balance of concepts CompTIA emphasizes.
Realistic pacing — The actual exam allows 90 minutes for up to 90 questions, which works out to roughly 1 minute per question. That is why each 20-question practice test uses a 20-minute timer.
Performance-focused preparation — While these are web practice tests, the wording and scenarios are designed to build the same kind of decision-making you need for multiple-choice and performance-based exam items.
Targeted weak-area review — The domain-wise mock tests let you isolate one objective area at a time, which is ideal after you review a mixed-set score report and want to focus your next study block.
CompTIA Network+ Exam Preparation Tips
Study Strategy
Master the high-weight domains first: Network Troubleshooting and Networking Concepts account for 47% of the exam together, so they should get a large share of your study time.
Practice subnetting until it is automatic: You do not want to burn exam time on basic IP math, CIDR, VLAN logic, or port-and-protocol recall.
Study from diagrams and scenarios: Network+ questions often describe symptoms, topologies, or deployment needs. Train yourself to read the situation and choose the best technical action.
Test-Taking Strategy
Budget about one minute per question: Use timed practice so the exam clock never feels new on test day.
Do the easiest eliminations first: In troubleshooting questions, remove answers that do not fit the symptom, layer, or technology named in the scenario.
Read performance-style prompts carefully: Network+ rewards precision. Small details like duplex mismatch, wrong subnet mask, rogue DHCP, or bad VLAN assignment can change the correct answer.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Start with a mixed set to check your overall readiness, then move into domain-wise drills to tighten up weak areas before exam day.
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