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CompTIA • Network Plus
CompTIA Network+ (N10-009)
Establish network connectivity by deploying wired and wireless devices.
Practice setup
Exam info
- Exam ID
- N10-009
- Number of Questions
- Up to 90
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- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Passing Score
- 720 (on a scale of 100-900)
- Cost
- $390 USD
Domains and Objectives
Networking concepts1.023%
Objectives in this domain
- OSI model layers: physical, data link, network, transport, session, presentation, application
- Networking appliances: routers, switches, firewalls, IDS/IPS, load balancers, proxies, NAS/SAN, and wireless devices
- Cloud concepts: NFV, VPC, network security groups, cloud gateways; deployment models (public, private, hybrid); service models (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS)
- Ports and protocols: FTP, SFTP, SSH, Telnet, SMTP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS, SNMP, LDAP, RDP, SIP
- Traffic types: unicast, multicast, anycast, broadcast
- Transmission media: wireless (802.11, cellular, satellite) and wired (fiber, coaxial, DAC)
- Transceivers and connectors: SC, LC, ST, MPO, RJ11, RJ45, F‑type, BNC
- Network topologies: mesh, hybrid, star/hub‑and‑spoke, spine‑and‑leaf, point‑to‑point, three‑tier, collapsed core
- IPv4 addressing: public vs private, APIPA, RFC1918, loopback; subnetting (VLSM, CIDR); classes A–E
Network implementation2.020%
Objectives in this domain
- Routing: static and dynamic (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF), route selection, NAT/PAT, FHRP, VIPs, subinterfaces
- Switching: VLANs, interface configuration, spanning tree, MTU and jumbo frames
- Wireless: channels, frequency bands, SSIDs, network types, encryption, guest networks, authentication, antennas, access points
- Physical installation: installation implications, power considerations, environmental factors
Network operations3.019%
Objectives in this domain
- Documentation: physical vs logical diagrams, rack diagrams, cable maps, network diagrams, asset inventory, IPAM, SLAs, wireless surveys
- Lifecycle management: EOL/EOS, software management, decommissioning
- Change management: request and process tracking
- Configuration management: production configs, backups, baselines
- Monitoring: SNMP, flow data, packet capture, baselines, log aggregation, API integration, port mirroring
- Disaster recovery: RPO/RTO, MTTR/MTBF, cold/warm/hot sites, active‑active/passive, testing
- Network services: DHCP, SLAAC, DNS, NTP, PTP, NTS
- Access and management: VPNs, SSH, GUI, APIs, console access
Network security4.014%
Objectives in this domain
- Logical security: encryption (in transit/at rest), PKI, IAM, MFA, SSO; RADIUS/LDAP/SAML/TACACS+; time‑based auth, authorization, least privilege, RBAC, geofencing
- Physical security: cameras, locks
- Deception technologies: honeypots, honeynets
- Security terminology: risk, vulnerability, exploit, threat, CIA triad
- Audits and compliance: data locality, PCI DSS, GDPR
- Segmentation: IoT/IIoT, SCADA/ICS/OT, guest, BYOD
- Attacks: DoS/DDoS, VLAN hopping, MAC flooding, ARP/DNS poisoning or spoofing, rogue devices/services, evil twin, on‑path, social engineering (phishing, dumpster diving, shoulder surfing, tailgating)
- Defenses: device hardening, NAC, key management, ACLs, URL/content filtering, trusted vs untrusted zones, screened subnet
Network troubleshooting5.024%
Objectives in this domain
- Methodology: identify, establish theory, test, plan/implement fix, verify functionality, document
- Cabling and interfaces: wrong cable/type, signal degradation, improper termination, TX/RX reversed; counters/port status; PoE issues, transceiver mismatch, signal strength
- Network services issues: switching (STP, VLAN assignment, ACLs), routing (routing table, default routes), address pool exhaustion, incorrect gateway/IP/subnet mask
- Performance issues: congestion, latency, packet loss, wireless interference
- Tools and protocols: protocol analyzers, CLI tools, cable testers, Wi‑Fi analyzers
Resources
Official Exam Page
The official CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) exam overview, objectives summary, skills, and exam details.
Open resourceWhat Is on the CompTIA Network+ Exam?
CompTIA’s overview of Network+ (N10-009) content areas with guidance and a link to review the exam objectives.
Open resourceThe New Network+ (N10-009): Your Questions Answered
Official CompTIA blog explaining what changed in N10-009 and how to prepare.
Open resourceOfficial Study Guide (eBook): Network+ Student Guide (Exam N10-009)
Official CompTIA Network+ N10-009 Student Guide eBook listing (appears within this All Network+ products page).
Open resourceOfficial eLearning: CertMaster Learn for Network+ (N10-009)
Self-paced online training mapped to N10-009, including lessons, videos, and practice questions.
Open resourceOfficial Hands-on Labs: CertMaster Labs for Network+ (N10-009)
Virtual labs for hands-on practice aligned to N10-009 (listed on this CompTIA learning products page).
Open resourceOfficial Practice Exams: CertMaster Practice for Network+ (N10-009)
Adaptive practice tests designed to prepare you for the N10-009 exam.
Open resourceOfficial Bundles for Network+ (N10-009)
Discounted bundles that combine Network+ N10-009 training and practice (e.g., CertMaster Learn/Practice).
Open resourceTestOut Network Pro (Powered by CompTIA)
Instructor-led/structured training mapped to Network+ V9 (N10-009) with labs and simulations.
Open resourceLive Online Training (includes Network+)
CompTIA’s Live Online Training catalog with Network+ course offering details.
Open resourceHow Do I Schedule My Exam?
Official step-by-step instructions to schedule your CompTIA exam via Pearson VUE.
Open resourceTesting Options (Online vs In-Person)
CompTIA help article explaining online OnVUE vs test center options.
Open resourceVoucher Version Policy
Rules for using a CompTIA exam voucher across different exam versions.
Open resourceExam history
CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) launched June 20, 2024 as the V9 update, replacing N10-008 (English retired December 2024), and remains active with no announced retirement as of April 10, 2026.
Last reviewed: 2026-04-10
CompTIA officially launched the current CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) on June 20, 2024, as version V9 of the certification. ([comptia.org](https://www.comptia.org/en/about-us/news/press-releases/new-comptia-network-plus-certification-strengthens-foundational-skills-expands-security-scope-of-training-for-tech-professionals/?utm_source=openai)) It replaced the previous series, Network+ (N10-008), whose English-language exam retired in December 2024. ([comptia.org](https://www.comptia.org/en-us/blog/the-new-network-n10-009-exam-your-questions-answered/?utm_source=openai)) As of April 10, 2026, N10-009 remains the active Network+ exam; CompTIA notes that Network+ exams usually retire about three years after launch (placing an estimate in 2027), but no firm retirement date for N10-009 has been announced. ([comptia.org](https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/network//?utm_source=openai))
With N10-009, CompTIA updated and reorganized the objectives into five domains with these weights: Networking Concepts (23%), Network Implementations (20%), Network Operations (19%), Network Security (14%) and Network Troubleshooting (24%), and expanded coverage to topics such as SD-WAN, infrastructure as code (IaC), VxLAN, and security architectures including zero trust and SASE/SSE; the exam is offered in English, German, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish. ([comptia.org](https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/network//?utm_source=openai))
Change tracker
N10-009 officially launched
CompTIA announced the updated Network+ exam (N10-009) and highlighted expanded coverage of modern network environments and physical installations. ([comptia.org](https://www.comptia.org/en/about-us/news/press-releases/new-comptia-network-plus-certification-strengthens-foundational-skills-expands-security-scope-of-training-for-tech-professionals/?utm_source=openai))
N10-008 English retired; N10-009 sole version
CompTIA confirmed that the English N10-008 exam retired in December 2024 and was fully replaced by N10-009. ([comptia.org](https://www.comptia.org/en-us/blog/the-new-network-n10-009-exam-your-questions-answered/?utm_source=openai))
Objectives and domain weights publicized
CompTIA’s blog detailed the five domains and weights for N10-009 (Networking Fundamentals 23%, Network Implementations 20%, Network Operations 19%, Network Security 14%, Network Troubleshooting 24%) and highlighted new content areas such as SD‑WAN, IaC, VxLAN, IDF/MDF and zero trust/SASE. ([comptia.org](https://www.comptia.org/en-us/blog/the-new-network-n10-009-exam-your-questions-answered/?utm_source=openai))
Japanese-language N10-009 released
CompTIA’s Japanese site lists 2024年8月27日 as the start date for the Japanese version of the N10-009 exam; the page also shows supported languages (English, German, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish). ([comptia.org](https://www.comptia.org/ja-jp/certifications/network/?utm_source=openai))
Status check: N10-009 active; retirement typically ~3 years post‑launch
As of April 10, 2026, N10-009 remains available. CompTIA’s exam page notes Network+ retirements usually occur about three years after launch (estimated 2027 for N10-009). ([comptia.org](https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/network//?utm_source=openai))
US exam voucher price increased to $390
CompTIA’s store currently lists the Network+ (N10-009) exam voucher at USD $390, whereas a December 18, 2024 CompTIA blog stated a $369 retail price—indicating a provider price increase since that time. ([store.comptia.org](https://store.comptia.org/certification-vouchers/c/11293?facetValueFilter=tenant~user-type%3Aindividual%2Ctenant~certification%3Acomptia-network&utm_source=openai))