Exam Domains

1.0 Tech concepts and terminology 13%

1.1Computing basics
input, processing, output, and storage fundamentals
1.2Notational systems
binary, hexadecimal, decimal, and octal systems
1.3Units of measure
storage (bit, byte, KB, GB, TB), speed (MHz, GHz), and throughput (bps, Mbps, Gbps)
1.4Troubleshooting methodology
identifying problems, testing theories, implementing solutions, and documenting findings

2.0 Infrastructure 24%

2.1Computing devices
smartphones, tablets, laptops, servers, IoT devices, and gaming consoles
2.2Internal components
motherboard, CPU, RAM, storage (HDD, SSD, NVMe), NIC, and GPU
2.3Storage types
volatile vs. non-volatile, local, network, and cloud storage
2.4Peripheral setup
printers, scanners, monitors, and driver installation
2.5Device interfaces
USB, HDMI, Ethernet, Bluetooth, and NFC
2.6Virtualization and cloud
hypervisors, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, hybrid, and on-premises models
2.7Networking basics
LAN vs. WAN, IP/MAC addresses, routers, switches, and firewalls
2.8Wireless networks
802.11 standards, speed, and interference considerations

3.0 Applications and software 18%

3.1Operating systems
mobile, desktop, server, embedded systems
3.2OS components
file systems (NTFS, FAT32), interfaces (GUI, command line), utilities, and drivers
3.3Software types
productivity tools, collaboration apps, web browsers, and remote support
3.4Web browser features
private browsing, add-ons, password management, and cache clearing
3.5Artificial intelligence
chatbots, assistants, and generative AI for content and predictions

4.0 Software development concepts 13%

4.1Programming languages
interpreted, compiled, scripting, markup, and assembly
4.2Data types
char, strings, numbers (integers, floats), and Boolean
4.3Programming concepts
variables, constants, arrays, functions, and objects
4.4Organizational techniques
pseudocode, flowcharts, object-oriented methods, branching, looping

5.0 Data and database fundamentals 13%

5.1Value of data
data-driven decisions, reporting, and monetization
5.2Database concepts
relational vs. non-relational, tables, rows, fields, primary/foreign keys
5.3Database use
queries, reports, scalability, cloud vs. local storage
5.4Backup concepts
file and system backups, local vs. cloud storage

6.0 Security 19%

6.1Security concepts
confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and authorization
6.2Device security
anti-malware, firewalls, patching, physical security, safe browsing
6.3Password practices
length, complexity, privacy, reuse, and password managers
6.4Encryption
data at rest, data in transit, HTTPS, VPNs, mobile devices

Exam Details

Question TypesMultiple Choice (single), Multiple Choice (multiple), Performance-Based

FormatLinear

Online ProctoringAvailable

ID RequirementsTwo forms of ID are required. Primary ID must be government-issued, include candidate's name, photo, and signature (e.g. passport, driver's license). Secondary ID must include candidate's name and signature or name and photo.

RenewalRequired -- Earn CE credits through CompTIA CE program (training, conferences, publishing, teaching, higher certs) or retake the current exam version before expiry.

Retake PolicyNo waiting period required before first retake. After the second failed attempt, candidates must wait 14 calendar days before any subsequent attempt. No limit on total attempts.

LanguagesEnglish, Japanese, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese

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