CompTIA Network+
OVERVIEW (from CompTIA):
| The CompTIA Network+ certification is an international industry credential
that validates the knowledge of networking professionals with at least nine
months of experience in network support or administration or adequate academic
training. A typical candidate would have CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent
knowledge, but this is not a prerequisite. An accepted foundation-level,
vendor-neutral certification for networking professionals, many IT
certifications integrate CompTIA Network+ into their curriculums. There are
approximately 135,000 CompTIA Network+ certified professionals worldwide. The
skills and knowledge measured by this examination were derived from an
industry-wide job task analysis and validated through an industry-wide survey of
more than 2,500 participants. Earning a CompTIA Network+ certification demonstrates that a candidate can describe the features and functions of networking components, and possesses the knowledge and skills needed to install, configure and troubleshoot basic networking hardware, protocols and services. The exam tests technical ability in the areas of media and topologies, protocols and standards, network implementation, and network support. The exam also covers new technologies such as wireless networking and gigabit Ethernet. |
AREAS TESTED:
| Network+ Certification Domain Area | % of 2002 Exam | % of 2005 Exam |
| Media and Topologies | 20% | 20% |
| Protocols and Standards | 25% | 20% |
| Network Implementation | 32% | 35% |
| Network Support | 32% | 35% |
DETAILED OBJECTIVES:
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here for detailed objectives at CompTIA's web site, Abode Acrobat required
WEBSITES:
Revised Network+ Exam Objectives (2005)
http://www.comptia.org/certification/network/Changesfrom2001-2005.pdf
CompTIA Network+ Exam FAQs
http://www.comptia.org/certification/Network/faqs.aspx
Cramsession Network+
http://www.cramsession.com/certifications/comptia/network.asp
BOOKS:
Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Third Edition (All-in-One)
by Michael Meyers
http://books.mcgraw-hill.com/getbook.php?isbn=0072253452&template=
Network+™ Study Guide, Fourth Edition (N10-003)
By David Groth, Toby Skandier
http://www.sybex.com/sybexbooks.nsf/booklist/4406
Network+ Certification Practice Questions Exam Cram 2 (Exam N10-003), 2nd
Edition
By Charles Brooks
http://www.examcram2.com/bookstore/product.asp?isbn=0789733528&rl=1
Published: Jun 13, 2005
Network+ Exam Cram 2 (Exam Cram N10-002)
by Mike Harwood, Ed Tittel
http://www.examcram2.com/title/0789732548
Network+ Certification, Third Edition
by Craig Zacker
http://www.microsoft.com/MSPress/books/6969.asp
Network+ Certification Readiness Review
by Craig Zacker
http://www.microsoft.com/MSPress/books/5508.asp
http://www.microsoft.com/mspress/books/sampchap/5508.asp#SampleChapter
ARTICLES & LINKS:
The New Network+ (2005)
http://certcities.com/editorial/Exams/story.asp?editorialsid=99
What to Expect on the New Network+ (2002)
http://certcities.com/editorial/columns/story.asp?EditorialsID=96
Dissecting the Network+ Exam (2002)
http://www.certmag.com/issues/nov02/sg/dissect.cfm
CompTIA Network+ Practice Exam (2002)
http://www.certmag.com/issues/nov02/sg/test.cfm
Network+: The New Net Essentials? (2001)
http://www.certcities.com/editorial/exams/story.asp?EditorialsID=43
Network+: It's in the (Relevant) Details (2000)
http://www.certcities.com/editorial/exams/story.asp?EditorialsID=6
Certiguide to NetPlus
http://www.certiguide.com/netplus/
NOTES:
| The N10-002 exam is available until June 30, 2005. The N10-003 exam was release May 1, 2005. |
