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CompTIA Tech+

The essential certification for anyone exploring a career in tech.CompTIA Tech+ provides the foundational knowledge and hands-on skills needed to navigate today's digital world. It focuses on practical, real-world skills that help you understand core tech concepts, troubleshoot basic issues and build a strong foundation for future learning and growth in the tech industry.
CompTIA
Exam version: V6
Target roleCareer builder

Skills you'll

learn

Build skills with CompTIA learning and validate them with the CompTIA Tech+ certification.
Understand notational systems, computing basics, the value of data, and troubleshooting methodology.
Learn to set up and install common peripheral devices, configure wireless networks, and understand virtualization and cloud technologies.
Gain knowledge of operating systems, application software, web browser features, and artificial intelligence tools like chatbots and generative AI.
Apply programming language categories, organizational techniques, logic concepts, and foundational programming principles in software development.
Understand database concepts, structures, and uses, as well as backup methods and the value of data in decision-making.
Learn best practices for securing devices, managing passwords, and using encryption to protect data at rest and in transit.

Exam

details

Everything you need to know before taking the CompTIA Tech+ exam.
Exam versionV6
Exam series codeFC0-U71 (no expiration), FC0-U71-CE (valid for 5 years)
Launch dateJuly 16, 2024
Number of questionsMaximum of 70 questions
Types of questionsMultiple-choice
Duration60 minutes
Passing score650 (on a scale of 900)
LanguagesEnglish, Japanese
Recommended experienceNo prior experience necessary

Exam

objectives

The CompTIA Tech+ (V6) exam covers the following domains, weighted by their share of the exam.
1

Tech concepts and terminology

13%
  • Computing basics: input, processing, output, and storage fundamentals.
  • Notational systems: binary, hexadecimal, decimal, and octal systems.
  • Units of measure: storage (bit, byte, KB, GB, TB), speed (MHz, GHz), and throughput (bps, Mbps, Gbps).
  • Troubleshooting methodology: identifying problems, testing theories, implementing solutions, and documenting findings.
2

Infrastructure

24%
  • Computing devices: smartphones, tablets, laptops, servers, IoT devices, and gaming consoles.
  • Internal components: motherboard, CPU, RAM, storage (HDD, SSD, NVMe), NIC, and GPU.
  • Storage types: volatile vs. non-volatile, local, network, and cloud storage.
  • Peripheral setup: printers, scanners, monitors, and driver installation.
  • Device interfaces: USB, HDMI, Ethernet, Bluetooth, and NFC.
  • Virtualization and cloud: hypervisors, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, hybrid, and on-premises models.
  • Networking basics: LAN vs. WAN, IP/MAC addresses, routers, switches, and firewalls.
  • Wireless networks: 802.11 standards, speed, and interference considerations.
3

Applications and software

18%
  • Operating systems: mobile, desktop, server, embedded systems.
  • OS components: file systems (NTFS, FAT32), interfaces (GUI, command line), utilities, and drivers.
  • Software types: productivity tools, collaboration apps, web browsers, and remote support.
  • Web browser features: private browsing, add-ons, password management, and cache clearing.
  • Artificial intelligence: chatbots, assistants, and generative AI for content and predictions.
4

Software development concepts

13%
  • Programming languages: interpreted, compiled, scripting, markup, and assembly.
  • Data types: char, strings, numbers (integers, floats), and Boolean.
  • Programming concepts: variables, constants, arrays, functions, and objects.
  • Organizational techniques: pseudocode, flowcharts, object-oriented methods, branching, looping.
5

Data and database fundamentals

13%
  • Value of data: data-driven decisions, reporting, and monetization.
  • Database concepts: relational vs. non-relational, tables, rows, fields, primary/foreign keys.
  • Database use: queries, reports, scalability, cloud vs. local storage.
  • Backup concepts: file and system backups, local vs. cloud storage.
6

Security

19%
  • Security concepts: confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and authorization.
  • Device security: anti-malware, firewalls, patching, physical security, safe browsing.
  • Password practices: length, complexity, privacy, reuse, and password managers.
  • Encryption: data at rest, data in transit, HTTPS, VPNs, mobile devices.
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