Network+ is committed to ensuring that all of its certifications are current with today’s industry standards by revising and releasing new versions of its examinations and curriculum every three years. It could be challenging to comprehend just how these adjustments would impact the test. As a result, we decided to write this post to provide you with a comprehensive explanation of the new features included in the N10-008 version of the CompTIA Network+ certification.
In June of 2022, the N10-007 version of the CompTIA Network+ certification exam became obsolete and was discontinued. CompTIA Network Plus N10-008, the currently used edition, was first made available for purchase in September 2021. It is anticipated that this version will continue to be used until the autumn of 2024. (There was a period when both versions of the exam were available between June and September).
To maintain relevance in the face of rapidly advancing technology, the Exam is revised every three years. The brand-new CompTIA Network+ certification was released so that the organization could remain current with the most recent developments in network security.
Candidates for the Comptia a+ certification receive extensive training that adequately qualifies them for real-world situations. It offers the basic technical skills that are required to secure, maintain, and troubleshoot the crucial networks that are relied on by businesses. Candidates who pass the Network+ exam will have the skills necessary to operate with any networking technology, as the exam is vendor-neutral.
Exam Structure for the Network+ N10-008 Exam
The structure of the examination has not been altered from that of the Network+ N10-007 to that of the N10-008. The time limit for the exam is the same, and you will have a total of 90 minutes to complete it. The minimum required score to pass the exam is 720 out of a possible 900 points. On average, there will be roughly 90 questions on each exam, and they will range from single-choice to multiple-choice to drag-and-drop to performance-based tasks (BBQs).
The most recent version, N10-008, instructs students on how to implement enterprise-level wired and wireless networking solutions, identify and fix network security concerns, and secure the network against both internal and external threats.
An Outline of the Enhancements Made to Network Plus
Networking Concepts, which was covered in N10-007, was renamed Networking Fundamentals for N10-008, and the weight of the domain increased from 23% to 24%.
Infrastructure was renamed Network Implementations, and the percentage of importance placed on this domain rose from 18 to 19 percent.
The Network Operations subdomain is still known by its previous name, but its percentage contribution to the overall score on the new exam has decreased from 17% to 16%.
Domain 1 Foundational Aspects of Networking
Concepts about networking are the primary emphasis of Domain 1. This field is concerned solely with fundamentals. The Operation System Interconnection (OSI) paradigm, data encapsulation, and decapsulation, network topologies, and network types are all given a significant amount of focus here. The concepts of common ports and protocols, in addition to their encrypted equivalents, are at the heart of domain 1.
Students will get an understanding of the operations as well as the technicalities of a variety of network protocols and services. It is still important to learn the number of ports and protocols as well as their purposes before taking the Network+ exam, so have those flashcards ready.
Implementations Concerning the Domain 2 Network
Implementing networking devices, utilizing routing technologies, configuring and deploying ethernet switching, and installing and configuring wireless technologies and standards are some of the topics covered in Domain 2’s curriculum. Candidates will receive instructions on how to configure a network in this section of the exam.
The students will become familiar with 802.1x wireless technology and will learn how to include networked devices in the network. Some examples of networked devices are printers, cameras, and VOIP.
Domain 3 Network Operations is the third domain.
Network Operations focuses on network hardening, as well as security plans, procedures, practices, as well as disaster recovery ideas. Candidates will learn topics related to risk management here, as well as what steps to take if there is a significant disruption to operations.
Students will also become familiar with the process of formulating guidelines and protocols for managing network resources. In addition, this area places a significant emphasis on auditing, logs, and sensors, particularly about the monitoring of the availability of network devices.
