The best unofficial prep for the CompTIA Network+.

The cost to take the CompTIA Network+ N10-009 exam is $369.

You will need to present two forms of acceptable identification before taking the exam. Be sure to follow all the requirements for these IDs.

No personal items are allowed in any CompTIA testing rooms during the test. This includes any sort of electronic device and papers or books of any kind. Some testing centers have storage options, but this is not guaranteed, so you’ll need to check with your testing center beforehand.

Your score on the CompTIA Network+ exam will fall in a range from 100 to 900 points. A passing score is 720 or above. There is the possibility of partial credit being given for some questions that are not in the typical multiple-choice format.

When you’re in charge of a network or working in any number of network support roles, you are responsible for configuring, managing, and troubleshooting various types of wired and wireless networks of devices. You will deal with security issues and cloud computing, as well. Part of the job is being conversant in a wide variety of hardware, including the most recent virtualization techniques, to help others keep the system running smoothly. A CompTIA Network+ certification can qualify you for many technical positions involving networks, from consulting and support roles to network administrator positions.

There are no firm requirements for taking this exam other than a high school diploma or equivalent. However, it is highly recommended that you have at least nine to 12 months of experience working as a junior network administrator or in a network support role.

The modern world is full of jobs in information technology (IT). It’s also full of candidates for those jobs. A CompTIA Network+ certification can move you up the ladder toward a quality IT position.

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics has listed the average annual salary of a network administrator as just over $80,000. That amounts to almost $39 per hour.

This CompTIA Network+ exam is administered by Pearson VUE­™ in either testing centers or online through Pearson OnVUE. For more information about your options and scheduling a test, see their online testing information and information about in-person testing.

You will have 90 minutes to answer a maximum of 90 questions. While some questions will take less time than others, you can pace yourself by remembering that you’ll have about one minute per question.