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CompTIA Network+
Vendor-neutral networking concepts, operations, security, and troubleshooting.
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1.1 · Explain concepts related to the Open Systems Interconnection reference model.
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1.2 · Compare and contrast networking appliances, applications, and functions.
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1.3 · Summarize cloud concepts and connectivity options.
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1.4 · Explain common networking protocols, ports, services, and traffic types.
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1.5 · Compare and contrast transmission media and transceivers.
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1.6 · Compare and contrast network topologies, architectures, and types.
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1.7 · Given a scenario, use appropriate IPv4 network addressing.
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1.8 · Summarize evolving use cases for modern networks.
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2.1 · Explain characteristics of routing technologies.
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2.2 · Given a scenario, configure switching technologies and features.
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2.3 · Given a scenario, select and configure wireless devices and technologies.
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2.4 · Explain important factors of physical installations.
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3.1 · Explain the purpose of organizational processes and procedures.
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3.2 · Given a scenario, use network monitoring technologies.
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3.3 · Explain disaster recovery concepts.
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3.4 · Given a scenario, implement IPv4 and IPv6 network services.
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3.5 · Compare and contrast network access and management methods.
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4.1 · Explain the importance of basic network security concepts.
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4.2 · Summarize various types of attacks and their impact to the network.
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4.3 · Given a scenario, apply network security features, defense techniques, and solutions.
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5.1 · Explain the troubleshooting methodology.
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5.2 · Given a scenario, troubleshoot common cabling and physical interface issues.
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5.3 · Given a scenario, troubleshoot common issues with network services.
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5.4 · Given a scenario, troubleshoot common performance issues.
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5.5 · Given a scenario, use the appropriate tool or protocol to solve networking issues.
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Route completion checks
Open practice →Finish with mixed practice across the top-level objective map. This is preparation evidence, not proof of every vendor subobjective or a guarantee of an exam result.
○Pass a current-profile 90-question mixed mock at 80%+ within 180 days○Pass one current in-browser scenario at 70%+ within 180 days