Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
CompTIA Network+ ce
Credential: CompTIA Network+ ce
Credentialing Agency: Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
Renewal Period: 3 years
Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), Network+ ce is an intermediate skill level certification for IT technicians who can describe the features and functions of networking components and manage, maintain, troubleshoot, install, operate and configure basic network infrastructure. In addition, certification holders have a basic understanding of enterprise technologies, including cloud and virtualization technologies. Network+ ce is appropriate for computer network technicians, engineers, analysts and administrators. Although not a prerequisite, it is recommended that CompTIA Network+ ce candidates have at least nine months of experience in network support or administration or academic training, along with a CompTIA A+ ce certification.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
CompTIA Network+ ce
Attainability: 
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 9 months recommended
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
Exam Administration (View Details)
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
Renewal Period: 3 years
- Continuing Education
- Exam
- Continuing Education OR Exam
- Fee
- Other
Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
3500 Lacey Road
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Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone: 866.835.8020
Fax: 630.678.8300
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1.0 Networking Concepts (23%)
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1.1 Explain the purposes and uses of ports and protocols.
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1.2 Explain devices, applications, protocols and services at their appropriate OSI layers.
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1.3 Explain the concepts and characteristics of routing and switching.
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1.4 Given a scenario, configure the appropriate IP addressing components.
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1.5 Compare and contrast the characteristics of network topologies, types and technologies.
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1.6 Given a scenario, implement the appropriate wireless technologies and configurations.
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1.7 Summarize cloud concepts and their purposes.
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1.8 Explain the functions of network services.
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2.0 Infrastructure (18%)
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2.1 Given a scenario, deploy the appropriate cabling solution.
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2.2 Given a scenario, determine the appropriate placement of networking devices on a network and install/configure them.
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2.3 Explain the purposes and use cases for advanced networking devices.
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2.4 Explain the purposes of virtualization and network storage technologies.
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2.5 Compare and contrast WAN technologies.
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3.0 Network Operations (17%)
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3.1 Given a scenario, use appropriate documentation and diagrams to manage the network.
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3.2 Compare and contrast business continuity and disaster recovery concepts.
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3.3 Explain common scanning, monitoring and patching processes and summarize their expected outputs.
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3.4 Given a scenario, use remote access methods.
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3.5 Identify policies and best practices.
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4.0 Network Security (20%)
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4.1 Summarize the purposes of physical security devices.
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4.2 Explain authentication and access controls.
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4.3 Given a scenario, secure a basic wireless network.
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4.4 Summarize common networking attacks.
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4.5 Given a scenario, implement network device hardening.
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4.6 Explain common mitigation techniques and their purposes.
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5.0 Network Troubleshooting and Tools (22%)
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5.1 Explain the network troubleshooting methodology.
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5.2 Given a scenario, use the appropriate tool.
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5.3 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common wired connectivity and performance issues.
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5.4 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common wireless connectivity and performance issues.
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5.5 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common network service issues.
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the CompTIA Network+ ce examination:
An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the
Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.
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Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the CompTIA Network+ ce credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
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Third-Party Test Vendor Information
Testing for this credential is handled by the following vendor:
Pearson VUE
The test centers are located in the U.S.
They also have some test centers on military bases.
To find out more, use the following links on the Pearson VUE website:
CompTIA Network+ ce
Renewal Period: 3 years
The CompTIA Network+ ce credential has the following recertification information:
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Beginning January 1, 2011, CompTIA A+ ce, CompTIA Network+ ce and CompTIA Security+ ce certifications are valid for three years from the date the candidate becomes certified. After January 2011, certified individuals will need to enroll in the CompTIA Continuing Education program and will have three years from the date certified to successfully complete the required CE units, earn a higher level CompTIA Certification, or pass the CompTIA Recertification Exam.
Individuals certified on or before December 31, 2010 in CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+ will retain their "certified for life" status. More information on the renewal requirements can be found on the CompTIA website.
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Note: Marine Corps COOL will only pay recertification fees for the current year, no arrears will be paid.
Voucher requests for recertification fees must be submitted with proof of the current status of the certification (for example, a screen shot of your
credentialing agency dashboard or a copy of a current fee receipt).
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