| The fastest way to IT certification Preparing for the | | | | Users are required to attempt all questions in 90 |
| exam N10-004 | | | | minutes. |
| Madhup Sharma | | | | Which type of the test is it? (Adaptive/Linear) |
| Network+, MCTS, MCSE+I | | | | The exam N10-004 is in linear format. |
| Congratulations on making the decision to attain a | | | | What is the passing score? |
| CompTIA Network+ (2009) certification. Network+ is | | | | You need a score of 720 on a 100-900 scale to pass |
| the global, vendor-neutral certification and are trusted | | | | the exam. |
| industry-wide as an accurate predictor of employee | | | | What is the test retake policy? |
| success. By earning this certification, you not only | | | | There is no wait time fixed between the first and |
| prove that you have the right skills and knowledge, but | | | | second attempt. However, third or any subsequent |
| also the dedication and commitment to your IT career | | | | attempt needs to be at least 30 calendar days apart |
| to continue learning. | | | | from the previous test. |
| About CompTIA Certifications | | | | Where to take the exam? |
| CompTIA certification programs are vendor neutral, | | | | CompTIA exams may be taken at Pearson VUE or |
| entry-level certification intended for entering into the | | | | Prometric testing facilities. |
| information technology industry. Many companies | | | | What is the exam fee? |
| preferably hire people with certification and CompTIA | | | | US$ 238.00 |
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| installing and configuring basic network infrastructure. | | | | Preparing for the exam |
| CompTIA's Network+ certification is intended to certify | | | | The certification exams check your knowledge and |
| networking technicians with 18 to 24 months of | | | | experience on their subject. So the best way to get |
| experience. Attaining Network+ certification indicates | | | | through is to learn and master each and every aspect |
| that you know how to configure and install the TCP/IP | | | | of the technology and get hands-on experience on it. |
| client. This exam is vendor and product-neutral, | | | | Of course, you have to study hard, as there is no |
| covering a range of networking technologies. | | | | short cut to success, but if you prepare systematically, |
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| The exam N10-004 Network+ tests the knowledge | | | | Identify the exam objectives by visiting the product |
| and skills of networking professionals. It recognizes a | | | | vendors site because these objectives keep on |
| technician's ability to describe the features and | | | | changing from time to time. |
| functions of the networking components. It also | | | | Study the suggested reading material and make sure |
| recognizes a candidate's ability to install, configure and | | | | you understand everything and also perform the tasks |
| troubleshoot basic networking hardware, protocols and | | | | they suggest. |
| services. | | | | If you feel the need, you can also go for instructor-led |
| The table below lists the domains measured by this | | | | or online training courses. |
| examination and the extent to which they are | | | | Nothing beats a test better than taking it beforehand. |
| represented. CompTIA Network+ (2009 Edition) | | | | Buy good test simulation software and test your skills |
| exams are based on these objectives. | | | | on it. |
| Domain ---------------------- % of Examination | | | | Register for the test at least two weeks before. This |
| Network Technologies ----------- 20% | | | | helps in building the tempo. |
| Network Media and Topologies --- 20% | | | | Before the test |
| Network Devices ---------------- 17% | | | | Be confident and relaxed. |
| Network Management ------------- 20% | | | | Sleep well the night before the exam. |
| Network Tools ------------------ 12% | | | | Arrive early at the test center with at least two forms |
| Network Security --------------- 11% | | | | of identification. |
| Total ------------------ 100% | | | | If you need a quick drink of water or a visit to the |
| Skills required for CompTIA test N10-004 Network+ | | | | restroom, take time before the exam, because once |
| 2009 | | | | started, the exam will not be paused for these needs. |
| CompTIA has specified more than twenty-five | | | | At the Testing center |
| objectives for the N10-004 test. These objectives are | | | | You will be asked to present your ID and sign the log |
| grouped under four topics. Following are the important | | | | when you arrive at the testing center. |
| areas in which an individual should possess good | | | | The center in-charge will explain the rules that you |
| knowledge before taking the N10-004 test: | | | | have to follow during the exam and will ask you to |
| Identifying commonly used TCP and UDP default ports | | | | sign a paper stating that you understand the rules of |
| Identifying the IPv6, IPv4, and MAC addressing formats | | | | the exams and will follow them. |
| Identifying common IPv4 and IPv6 routing protocols | | | | You are not allowed to take in any sort of written or |
| Identifying common connector types | | | | printed material with you to the exam. You will be |
| Identifying common physical network topologies | | | | provided with scratch paper, pencils and anything you |
| Explaining common logical network topologies and their | | | | need for the exam. |
| characteristics | | | | Before the test, you will have an opportunity to take a |
| Installing components of wiring distribution | | | | practice exam that is not related with the subject but |
| Installing, configuring, and differentiating between | | | | will give you an orientation of the exam process. |
| common network devices | | | | If you have any problem regarding the testing process, |
| Implementing a basic wireless network | | | | you can ask the test administrator. |
| Identifying types of configuration management | | | | Test Taking Approach |
| documentation | | | | As you start the test, be calm and read the question |
| Evaluating the network based on configuration | | | | and ALL its options carefully even if you think you |
| management documentation | | | | know the answer. |
| Network monitoring to identify performance and | | | | If you are taking an adaptive test, REMEMBER you will |
| connectivity issues | | | | not get a chance to change your answer once you |
| Implementing different network troubleshooting | | | | move on, so be sure before you mark the answer. In |
| methodologies | | | | a linear test, you will have a chance to change the |
| What are the prerequisites for the Network+ (2009) | | | | answer. |
| N10-004 exam? | | | | If you know the answer, answer the question and |
| No prerequisites for writing the exam. Although, it is | | | | move on. If you are not sure, still mark your best guess |
| recommended that CompTIA Network+ candidates | | | | and move on. If it is a linear test, you should also |
| have at least nine months of experience in network | | | | bookmark the question so that you can return to it |
| support or administration or academic training, along | | | | afterwards. |
| with a CompTIA A+ certification. | | | | Sometimes related questions also provide answer for |
| What are the benefits to becoming a Network+? | | | | the questions you were unsure of. So, it is always a |
| The CompTIA Network+ certification is the sign of a | | | | good idea to bookmark the question. If you are unsure |
| competent networking professional. It is an international, | | | | of the correct answer, read all options and eliminate |
| vendor-neutral certification that proves a technician's | | | | those that are obviously wrong. Then choose from the |
| competency in managing, maintaining, troubleshooting, | | | | remaining options. |
| installing and configuring basic network infrastructure. | | | | Once you have finished answering all the questions, |
| Microsoft includes CompTIA Network+ in their | | | | check the time left. If you have time, review the |
| Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) | | | | bookmarked questions. |
| program, and other corporations such as Novell, Cisco | | | | Never leave a question unanswered. All certification |
| and HP also recognize CompTIA Network+ as part of | | | | tests that we know are timed and count unanswered |
| their certification tracks. | | | | questions as wrong. If you don't have the time, take a |
| What certificate does it provide? | | | | blind guess. |
| Passing exam N10-004 provides Network+ | | | | Most importantly, keep faith in yourself and you will see |
| certification. | | | | that nothing is impossible. You can always find what |
| How many questions are asked in the test? | | | | works for you and what does not and plan your |
| This test consists of multiple-choice questions. There | | | | preparations accordingly. This may not be an |
| are no case study type questions and the test is not | | | | exhaustive list of what to do and what not to do, but |
| adaptive. You will be required to attempt one hundred | | | | we do hope that these tips will pave your way |
| (100) questions. | | | | towards your ultimate goal, i.e., to be certified. |
| What is the duration of the test? | | | | Cheers and All the Best! |