Hearing about the N10-005 exam may not move you until the day you decide to take it. Then the scale of the syllabus can feel intimidating. ExamTorrent breaks that down into 828 practice questions for CompTIA Network + Certification, one manageable session at a time.
CompTIA N10-005 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | CompTIA |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | CompTIA Network+ Certification Exam |
| Exam Number: | N10-005 |
| Exam Price: | Approx. $289–$299 USD (retired, historical price) |
| Passing Score: | 720 (scale 100–900) |
| Related Certifications: | CompTIA Server+ CompTIA Security+ CompTIA A+ |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice questions, Scenario-based questions |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 90–100 |
| Available Languages: | German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Korean, Traditional Chinese, English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Recommended Training: | CompTIA Network+ Training CompTIA Official Study Guides |
| Exam Registration: | CompTIA Official Site Prometric Pearson VUE |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing (CBT) at Pearson VUE or Prometric test centers; retired since August 31, 2015 (English) / December 31, 2015 (other languages) |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended CompTIA A+ certification or 9–12 months of hands-on networking experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.comptia.org/certifications/network/retired-exams/n10-005 |
CompTIA N10-005 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Network Media and Topologies | 17% | - Copper and fiber media types - Ethernet standards and specifications - Wireless standards and frequencies - Physical and logical topologies - Cable standards and connectors |
| Topic 2: Network Management | 20% | - Troubleshooting methodology - Network documentation and policies - Network monitoring and tools - Hardware and software maintenance - Performance optimization |
| Topic 3: Network Installation and Configuration | 23% | - Wireless network setup and standards - Router and switch configuration - DNS and IP addressing schemes - VLANs, NAT, and DHCP - WAN technologies and connections |
| Topic 4: Network Concepts | 21% | - Network services and applications - OSI and TCP/IP models - Common network protocols and ports - Routing and switching concepts - IP addressing and subnetting |
| Topic 5: Network Security | 19% | - Encryption and VPN technologies - Security best practices and policies - Security devices and technologies - Access control and authentication - Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation |
Common Questions Before the N10-005 Exam
- Network Concepts (21%)
- Network Security (19%)
- Network Management (20%)
Use the weights to plan how much time each topic deserves.
No mandatory prerequisites; recommended CompTIA A+ certification or 9–12 months of hands-on networking experience
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N10-005 requires 720 (scale 100–900) to pass, and the official exam fee is Approx. $289–$299 USD (retired, historical price). Knowing both numbers early helps you plan the exam date and your study target together.
The N10-005 exam contains 90–100 questions with a 90 minutes-minute limit. Practicing under identical conditions on the ExamTorrent engine makes time pressure feel familiar rather than frightening.
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This package includes 828 practice questions for the N10-005 exam, sized to reflect the real test and kept current through regular review.
CompTIA Network + Certification Sample Questions:
Which of the following is the MAXIMUM data transmission rate of 802.11a?
- A. 8Mbps
- B. 54Mbps
- C. 107Mbps
- D. 11Mbps
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
Users are reporting that some Internet websites are not accessible anymore. Which of the following will allow the network administrator to quickly isolate the remote router that is causing the network communication issue, so that the problem can be reported to the appropriate responsible party?
- A. Tracert
- B. Ping
- C. Protocol analyzer
- D. Dig
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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Which of the following is used to explain guidelines for users while using network resources?
- A. Acceptable use policy
- B. Network cut sheet
- C. Regulations
- D. Baselines
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
Which of the following is used to limit the amount of bandwidth used on a link for different applications to improve overall performance?
- A. Load balancing
- B. QoS
- C. Traffic shaping
- D. Fault tolerance
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Which of the following is the minimum subnet mask to allow 172.16.1.5 and 172.16.4.3 to be on the same subnet?
- A. /21
- B. /19
- C. /24
- D. /22
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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