About the Network+ Exam: The CompTIA Network+ certification is the sign of a competent networking profess ional.

It is an international, vendor-neutral certification that proves a techni cian s competency in managing, maintaining, troubleshooting, installing and config uring basic network infrastructure. Since its introduction in 1999, more than 235,000 people have become CompTIA Net work+ certified. Microsoft includes CompTIA Network+ in their Microsoft Certifie d Systems Administrator (MCSA) program, and other corporations such as Novell, C isco and HP also recognize CompTIA Network+ as part of their certification track s. Although not a prerequisite, it is recommended that CompTIA Network+ candidates have at least nine months of experience in network support or administration or academic training, along with a CompTIA A+ certification.

CompTIA :: A+, Network+, Security+, Server+, Linux+ The exam covers network technologies, installation and configuration, media and topologies, management, and security. Candidate job roles include network admini strator, network technician, network installer, help desk technician and IT cabl e installer. Companies such as Dell, HP, Ricoh, Sharp and Xerox recommend or require CompTIA Network+ for their networking technicians. It is a technical prerequisite option for IT technicians seeking to join the Apple Consultants Network, and is recogn ized by the U.S. Department of Defense. The current version of CompTIA Network+, exam code N10-005, was released Dec. 1, 2011. The revised objectives address virtual networking and give increased atte ntion to network security and coverage of the seven-layer OSI (Open System Inter connection) model. The previous version, exam code N10-004, will be available through Aug. 31, 2012 . The CompTIA Network+ certification is accredited by the International Organizati on for Standardization (ISO) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI ).The CompTIA Network+ certification may be kept current through the CompTIA Con tinuing Education program. Test Details Number of questions 100 Length of test 90 minutes Passing score 720 (on a scale of 100-900) Recommended experience CompTIA A+ certification and nine months networking exper ience Languages English, Japanese Exam codes N10-005