CertiGuide to Network+  9  Introduction and “Guide to the Guide”

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Status: Network+ became available January 31, 2002. This book is based on all available data for the Network+ 2002 exam.

The following material is the public statement from CompTIA from the web site http://www.comptia.org regarding the NETWORK+ test.

“The skills and knowledge measured by this examination are derived from an industry-wide job task analysis and validated through an industry wide survey. The results of this survey were used in weighting the domains and ensuring that the weighting is representative of the relative importance of the content.

This examination blueprint includes 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.

Number of questions asked for: 72

Time allowed: 90 Minutes

Static or Adaptive: Currently Static: Adaptive will follow soon

Scoring: 646 Minimum Pass Score – 100-900 range

Breakdown:

• 1.0 Media and Topologies: 20%
  
  
• 2.0 Protocols & Standards: 25%
  
  
• 3.0 Network Implementation: 23%
  
  
• 4.0 Network Support: 32%

Note: All percentages are approximate and are subject to change.

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