Preparing for the exam N10-004

Madhup Sharma

Network+, MCTS, MCSE+I

Congratulations on making the decision to attain a CompTIA Network+ (2009) certification. Network+ is the global, vendor-neutral certification and are trusted industry-wide as an accurate predictor of employee success. By earning this certification, you not only prove that you have the right skills and knowledge, but also the dedication and commitment to your IT career to continue learning.

About CompTIA Certifications

CompTIA certification programs are vendor neutral, entry-level certification intended for entering into the information technology industry. Many companies preferably hire people with certification and CompTIA certifications are the best route to get recognition for the skills and knowledge of novice IT professionals. Best known for the A+ certification, CompTIA offers many certification in key technology areas such as Network+ for network technology, I-net+ for Internet and Web technology, and Server+ for server technology. Many of the CompTIA certification are electives or prerequisites towards advanced certifications, such as Microsoft’s MCSA and Novell’s CNE.

Network+

The CompTIA Network+ certification is the sign of a competent networking professional. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification that proves a technician’s competency in managing, maintaining, troubleshooting, installing and configuring basic network infrastructure. CompTIA’s Network+ certification is intended to certify networking technicians with 18 to 24 months of experience. Attaining Network+ certification indicates that you know how to configure and install the TCP/IP client. This exam is vendor and product-neutral, covering a range of networking technologies. Network+ is an entry-level, vendor-neutral certification that you can achieve on your way to more advanced certifications, such as the Microsoft MCSE certification.

The exam N10-004 Network+ tests the knowledge and skills of networking professionals. It recognizes a technician's ability to describe the features and functions of the networking components. It also recognizes a candidate's ability to install, configure and troubleshoot basic networking hardware, protocols and services.

The table below lists the domains measured by this examination and the extent to which they are represented. CompTIA Network+ (2009 Edition) exams are based on these objectives.

Domain ---------------------- % of Examination

Network Technologies ----------- 20%

Network Media and Topologies --- 20%

Network Devices ---------------- 17%

Network Management ------------- 20%

Network Tools ------------------ 12%

Network Security --------------- 11%

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Total ------------------ 100%

Skills required for CompTIA test N10-004 Network+ 2009

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