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Catalog structurally current
6Current exam profiles
27/27PBQs objective-mapped
87/87Tasks with mappings
0Independent SME reviews
Important distinction

Automated checks prove catalog integrity and freshness—not factual truth or exam completeness. The current catalog contains 27 PBQs, 87 scored tasks, and 1538 question forms drawn from 896 distinct authored questions or source concepts. Generated identify/describe siblings test recognition of the same definition and are not counted as separate knowledge coverage. Question packs touch every registered top-level objective, but do not reproduce every vendor bullet or provide a statistically reliable readiness score. Items remain labeled “Preview · not independently reviewed” until a named certification subject-matter expert verifies them.

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Version references

Tracked exam versions

Each profile registers the current top-level objective identifiers plus any lower-level identifiers used by scored PBQs. Sources are rechecked every 180 days, or immediately when a vendor announces an exam revision.

Review ledger

Scenario assurance

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Triage a compromised workstationSY0-701 · Internally validated 2026-09-15
Preview · not independently reviewed
4.9 Given a scenario, use data sources to support an investigation.4.8 Explain appropriate incident response activities.

Independent review: Available as preview practice, but a named independent subject-matter expert has not yet verified the question and answer key.

SE
Harden an exposed applicationSY0-701 · Internally validated 2026-08-12
Preview · not independently reviewed
4.5 Given a scenario, modify enterprise capabilities to enhance security.3.2 Given a scenario, apply security principles to secure enterprise infrastructure.

Independent review: Available as preview practice, but a named independent subject-matter expert has not yet verified the question and answer key.

SE
Repair access in a directory consoleSY0-701 · Internally validated 2026-08-12
Preview · not independently reviewed
4.6 Given a scenario, implement and maintain identity and access management.

Independent review: Available as preview practice, but a named independent subject-matter expert has not yet verified the question and answer key.

CC
Repair a branch VLAN rollout200-301 · Internally validated 2026-09-15
Preview · not independently reviewed
2.1 Configure and verify VLANs (normal range) spanning multiple switches.2.1.a Access ports (data and voice).2.2 Configure and verify interswitch connectivity.

Independent review: Available as preview practice, but a named independent subject-matter expert has not yet verified the question and answer key.

CC
Restore an OSPF adjacency200-301 · Internally validated 2026-08-12
Preview · not independently reviewed
3.4.a Neighbor adjacencies.3.4 Configure and verify single area OSPFv2.

Independent review: Available as preview practice, but a named independent subject-matter expert has not yet verified the question and answer key.

NE
Diagnose a floor-wide outageN10-009 · Internally validated 2026-08-12
Preview · not independently reviewed
5.3 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common issues with network services.5.1 Explain the troubleshooting methodology.

Independent review: Available as preview practice, but a named independent subject-matter expert has not yet verified the question and answer key.

NE
Tune a crowded wireless officeN10-009 · Internally validated 2026-08-12
Preview · not independently reviewed
2.3 Given a scenario, select and configure wireless devices and technologies.4.1 Explain the importance of basic network security concepts.

Independent review: Available as preview practice, but a named independent subject-matter expert has not yet verified the question and answer key.

LI
Repair shared-directory permissionsXK0-006 · Internally validated 2026-08-12
Preview · not independently reviewed
3.3 Given a scenario, apply operating system hardening techniques on a Linux system.

Independent review: Available as preview practice, but a named independent subject-matter expert has not yet verified the question and answer key.

LI
Recover a failed web serviceXK0-006 · Internally validated 2026-08-12
Preview · not independently reviewed
2.4 Given a scenario, configure and manage software in a Linux environment.2.5 Given a scenario, manage Linux using systemd.

Independent review: Available as preview practice, but a named independent subject-matter expert has not yet verified the question and answer key.

SE
Drive a vulnerability remediation sprintSY0-701 · Internally validated 2026-09-15
Preview · not independently reviewed
4.3 Explain various activities associated with vulnerability management.

Independent review: Available as preview practice, but a named independent subject-matter expert has not yet verified the question and answer key.

CC
Build and prove WAN route failover200-301 · Internally validated 2026-08-13
Preview · not independently reviewed
3.1 Interpret the components of a routing table.3.2 Determine how a router makes a forwarding decision by default.3.3 Configure and verify IPv4 and IPv6 static routing.

Independent review: Available as preview practice, but a named independent subject-matter expert has not yet verified the question and answer key.

CC
Restore a resilient Layer 2 access block200-301 · Internally validated 2026-08-13
Preview · not independently reviewed
2.4 Configure and verify (Layer 2/Layer 3) EtherChannel (LACP).2.5 Interpret basic operations of Rapid PVST+ Spanning Tree Protocol.

Independent review: Available as preview practice, but a named independent subject-matter expert has not yet verified the question and answer key.

NE
Build a VLSM branch addressing planN10-009 · Internally validated 2026-08-13
Preview · not independently reviewed
1.7 Given a scenario, use appropriate IPv4 network addressing.

Independent review: Available as preview practice, but a named independent subject-matter expert has not yet verified the question and answer key.

NE
Triage three physical-layer failuresN10-009 · Internally validated 2026-09-15
Preview · not independently reviewed
1.5 Compare and contrast transmission media and transceivers.5.2 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common cabling and physical interface issues.2.4 Explain important factors of physical installations.5.1 Explain the troubleshooting methodology.

Independent review: Available as preview practice, but a named independent subject-matter expert has not yet verified the question and answer key.

LI
Repair and expand an XFS data volumeXK0-006 · Internally validated 2026-08-13
Preview · not independently reviewed
1.3 Given a scenario, manage storage in a Linux system.5.2 Given a scenario, analyze and troubleshoot hardware, storage, and Linux OS issues.

Independent review: Available as preview practice, but a named independent subject-matter expert has not yet verified the question and answer key.

LI
Separate firewalld and SELinux failuresXK0-006 · Internally validated 2026-08-13
Preview · not independently reviewed
3.2 Given a scenario, configure and implement firewalls on a Linux system.5.4 Given a scenario, analyze and troubleshoot security issues on a Linux system.3.3 Given a scenario, apply operating system hardening techniques on a Linux system.

Independent review: Available as preview practice, but a named independent subject-matter expert has not yet verified the question and answer key.

LI
Repair an unsafe Ansible rolloutXK0-006 · Internally validated 2026-08-26
Preview · not independently reviewed
4.1 Given a scenario, use automation and orchestration technologies.5.4 Given a scenario, analyze and troubleshoot security issues on a Linux system.4.5 Explain artificial intelligence practices for Linux administration.

Independent review: Available as preview practice, but a named independent subject-matter expert has not yet verified the question and answer key.

NE
Recover a reverse-proxied company portalN10-009 · Internally validated 2026-09-15
Preview · not independently reviewed
5.1 Explain the troubleshooting methodology.5.3 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common issues with network services.

Independent review: Available as preview practice, but a named independent subject-matter expert has not yet verified the question and answer key.

LI
Activate a narrow nginx admin listenerXK0-006 · Internally validated 2026-09-15
Preview · not independently reviewed
5.4 Given a scenario, analyze and troubleshoot security issues on a Linux system.3.3 Given a scenario, apply operating system hardening techniques on a Linux system.2.5 Given a scenario, manage Linux using systemd.

Independent review: Available as preview practice, but a named independent subject-matter expert has not yet verified the question and answer key.

CC
Constrain a proxy-to-application network path200-301 · Internally validated 2026-08-13
Preview · not independently reviewed
3.1 Interpret the components of a routing table.3.2 Determine how a router makes a forwarding decision by default.5.6 Configure and verify access control lists.

Independent review: Available as preview practice, but a named independent subject-matter expert has not yet verified the question and answer key.

SE
Approve and recover a hosted application releaseSY0-701 · Internally validated 2026-09-15
Preview · not independently reviewed
4.6 Given a scenario, implement and maintain identity and access management.3.2 Given a scenario, apply security principles to secure enterprise infrastructure.4.5 Given a scenario, modify enterprise capabilities to enhance security.3.4 Explain the importance of resilience and recovery in security architecture.

Independent review: Available as preview practice, but a named independent subject-matter expert has not yet verified the question and answer key.

MD
Recover a failed Autopilot deploymentMD-102 · Internally validated 2026-08-16
Preview · not independently reviewed
1.1 Add devices to Microsoft Entra ID.1.2 Enroll devices in Microsoft Intune.2.1 Deploy and upgrade Windows clients using cloud-based tools.

Independent review: Available as preview practice, but a named independent subject-matter expert has not yet verified the question and answer key.

MD
Build a protected BYOD application rolloutMD-102 · Internally validated 2026-08-16
Preview · not independently reviewed
1.3 Implement identity and compliance for devices.4.2 Plan and implement app protection and app configuration policies.4.1 Deploy and update applications.

Independent review: Available as preview practice, but a named independent subject-matter expert has not yet verified the question and answer key.

MD
Contain an endpoint policy and update regressionMD-102 · Internally validated 2026-09-15
Preview · not independently reviewed
3.1 Configure endpoint security.3.2 Manage device updates.

Independent review: Available as preview practice, but a named independent subject-matter expert has not yet verified the question and answer key.

SC
Roll out Conditional Access without tenant lockoutSC-300 · Internally validated 2026-08-16
Preview · not independently reviewed
2.2 Plan, implement, and manage Conditional Access.2.1 Plan and implement Microsoft Entra user authentication.2.3 Manage identity risk with Microsoft Entra ID Protection.

Independent review: Available as preview practice, but a named independent subject-matter expert has not yet verified the question and answer key.

SC
Repair an application identity and consent designSC-300 · Internally validated 2026-09-15
Preview · not independently reviewed
3.1 Plan and implement identities for applications and Azure workloads.3.2 Plan, implement, and monitor the integration of enterprise applications.3.3 Plan and implement app registrations.

Independent review: Available as preview practice, but a named independent subject-matter expert has not yet verified the question and answer key.

SC
Govern temporary vendor and privileged accessSC-300 · Internally validated 2026-08-16
Preview · not independently reviewed
4.1 Plan and implement entitlement management.4.2 Plan, implement, and manage access reviews.4.3 Plan and implement privileged access.4.4 Monitor identity activity by using logs, workbooks, and reports.

Independent review: Available as preview practice, but a named independent subject-matter expert has not yet verified the question and answer key.

Quiz assurance

Built-in and imported questions are different catalogs

Built-in questions carry exam-profile mappings and review records. Vault imports remain private, source-labeled learner material and do not inherit ITForMe accuracy claims.

Built-in bank896 distinct checks/concepts · 1538 question forms

118 questions are individually authored; 1420 definition forms are generated in sibling pairs. Short checks sample top-level domains using published percentages. This is blueprint breadth, not every vendor bullet · 0 independently reviewed

Vault snapshotsPrivate and locally sourced

Question text and answer keys are imported as written. Sync proves only that a supported format was parsed.

Mock-test scopePractice test, not an exam replica

A timed session samples our original bank and is not presented as copied vendor content or a prediction of vendor-exam performance.

Plain-language checksShort feedback with term help

Catalog tests limit explanation and sentence length and reject a maintained list of filler phrases. Required exam terms remain, with short definitions shown after grading.

Timing signalsTime and accuracy stay together

Hidden-tab time pauses. Community averages use signed-in learners only and stay hidden until three learners contribute. A slow answer is a review clue, not a mastery score.

Guided lessonsITForMe lessons, cited external sources

The learning sequence, concept explanations, assignments, and checks are ours. Curated videos are embedded when available; original provider links remain for attribution and optional further learning.

Career readiness model

Planning signal, not hiring prediction

Roadmap readiness combines dated evidence mapped to individual competencies. Experience, credentials, and practical evidence remain visibly separate on the role ladder.

01
Learn

Courses and guided labs build a skill. External completion remains self-reported.

02
Prove

Local PBQs add verified, scored evidence only to their mapped competencies.

03
Reinforce

The strongest event leads while repeat evidence adds diminishing reinforcement.

04
Refresh

Current confidence declines by competency half-life without deleting achievement history.

Career model sources and review status
Version lifecycle

When a vendor publishes a new exam

  1. 1
    Register

    Add a new exam profile; keep the old profile for learners finishing the retiring exam.

  2. 2
    Diff

    Compare objective identifiers and flag every affected task instead of silently reusing it.

  3. 3
    Review

    Update scenarios and answer keys, record sources, and reset the review date.

  4. 4
    Publish

    Switch the active profile only after the audit passes; preserve the retired catalog explicitly.