The CompTIA Network+ certification is the
worldwide standard of competency for professionals with nine
months experience in network support or administration.
Introduction
The skills and knowledge measured by this
examination are derived from an industry-wide Job Task Analysis
(JTA) and validated through an industry wide, global survey for
which over 2,000 responses were received from Subject Matter
Experts (SMEs) in Q2 2004. The results of this survey were used
in weighing the domains and ensuring that the weighting is
representative of the relative importance of the content.
The Network+ certification covering the 2005
objectives, certifies that the successful candidates knows the
layers of the OSI model, can describe the features and functions
of network components and has the skills needed to install,
configure, and troubleshoot basic networking hardware
peripherals and protocols. A typical candidate should have
CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent knowledge, though A+
certification is not required. In addition to A+ certification
level knowledge, candidates are encouraged to have at least nine
months of work experience in network support or administration.
The 2005 objectives update the Network+
certification exam on new technologies, protocols and cable
standards and well as the removal of older and less common
versions of the same. The 2005 objectives also include changes
to the weightings and presentation of objectives within the
domains to reflect changes in the activities of individuals in a
networking position. There remains continued emphasis on
hands-on experience knowledge needed in the areas of network
implementation and network support including troubleshooting
scenarios.
This examination document includes exam
blueprint, weighting, test objectives and example content.
Example concepts are included to clarify the test objectives and
should not be construed as a comprehensive listing of the
content of the examination.
The table below lists the domains measured by
this examination and the extent to which they are represented in
the examination.
Network+ Certification Domain Areas % of
Examination
1.0 Media and Topologies 20%
2.0 Protocols and Standards 20%
3.0 Network Implementation 25%
4.0 Network Support 35%
Total 100%
Note: All percentages are approximate and are
subject to change.
