New CompTIA Network+ Certification Exam Launches Today

Business Wire, May 1, 2005

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. -- The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) launched its new Network (TM) certification exam today. The new exam is the result of a far-reaching revision process that included analysis of network administrator job tasks and the input of subject matter experts on the most prevalent networking technologies, applications, and best practices.

CompTIA Network is a vendor-neutral certification, testing for the equivalent knowledge of nine-months networking experience. Those passing the new CompTIA Network exam have validated that they possess the knowledge needed to install, configure, and troubleshoot basic networking hardware, protocols, and services and can describe the features and functions of networking components.

The new exam tests for foundational knowledge in the important areas of media and topologies, protocols and standards, network implementation, and network support. Questions are posed not only as expressions of fact, but also as problem/solution scenarios network administrators experience while on the job.

CompTIA Network is among the certifications most frequently recommended by community colleges and training organizations to those pursuing a career in IT. More than 150,000 people across the globe hold this certificate. CompTIA Network is also incorporated into certification tracks by leading hardware and software suppliers. Microsoft, for example, includes CompTIA Network as an elective in its MCSA certification track.

Those interested in the new Network certification exam are encouraged to visit the CompTIA website www.comptia.org for test objectives, sample test questions, and test taking tips. The website also contains information on training materials and providers, financial aid, exam cost, and how to register. The new CompTIA Network exam has 85 questions, which must be completed in 90 minutes. Candidates must achieve a score of at least 554, graded on a scale of 100 - 900 to earn the certificate.

The outgoing CompTIA Network exam N10-002, which is based on objectives published in 2001, will remain live until June 30, 2005, giving those who studied to those objectives a reasonable time to take the exam. After that date, only the new exam N10-003 will be available.

About CompTIA

CompTIA is a global trade association representing the business interests of the information technology industry. For more than 23 years CompTIA has provided research, networking and partnering opportunities to its 20,000 members in 102 countries. The association is involved in developing standards and best practices, and influencing the political, economic and educational arenas that impact IT worldwide. More information is at www.comptia.org.