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V6
Tech+
CompTIA Tech+ is the essential certification for anyone exploring a career in tech. It provides you with the foundational knowledge and hands-on skills needed to navigate today’s digital world, giving you the confidence to take the first step toward a tech-related career. CompTIA Tech+ 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.
Skills you'll learn
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
Exam version: V6
Exam series code: FC0-U71
Launch date: July 16, 2024
Number of questions: maximum of 70 questions
Types of questions: multiple-choice
Duration: 60 minutes
Passing score: 650 (on a scale of 900)
Languages: English, Japanese
Recommended experience: no prior experience necessary
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| Learn | Practice | Labs | |
| Best for: |
Best for those building foundational knowledge and skills. No prior related job role experience needed. |
Best for those having experience with the skills and concepts. |
Best for those looking to gain hands-on experience applying skills. |
| Primary purpose: |
Comprehensive learning with lab activities to practice skills. |
Confirm exam readiness and close gaps. |
Apply skills in real-world scenarios. |
| Contains: |
Instructional content, video, interactives, labs (simulated), assessments, practice tests |
Timed practice exams, objective quizzes, exam objective mastery scores |
Live virtual lab environment with guided tasks and real world-scenarios |
| Estimated duration: |
25–40 hours |
10–20 hours |
15–25 hours |
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Tech+ (V6) exam objectives
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.