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CompTIA Server+ SK0-005
Practice & Study Guide 2026

CompTIA Server+ validates the hands-on skills to install, manage, secure, and troubleshoot servers in data center and hybrid environments — on-prem and cloud. It is vendor-neutral and respected for systems and infrastructure roles.

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Questions
Up to 90
Time
90 minutes
Passing score
750 / 900
Prerequisites
None (A+ & ~2 yrs experience recommended)
Cost (approx.)
$369
Valid for
3 years

What the CompTIA Server+ exam covers

The SK0-005 exam objectives, broken down by domain and weighting — spend your study time where the points are.

18%

Server Hardware Installation & Management

Server form factors, components, RAID, power, cooling, and physical installation.

30%

Server Administration

OS installation and configuration, virtualization, scripting basics, and ongoing administration.

24%

Security & Disaster Recovery

Hardening, access control, data security, backup strategies, and recovery planning.

28%

Troubleshooting

Diagnosing hardware, software, network, storage, and security problems methodically.

Free CompTIA Server+ sample questions

Real exam-style questions with full explanations — exactly how CompTIA Server+ tests you.

1. A server must tolerate the failure of a single drive with no data loss and good read performance. Which RAID level is the BEST fit?
ARAID 0
BRAID 1
CRAID 5 ✓
DJBOD
Why: RAID 5 stripes data with distributed parity — it survives a single drive failure and offers good read performance with efficient capacity use. RAID 0 has no redundancy; RAID 1 mirrors but uses more capacity.
2. Which practice MOST reduces the risk of unauthorised physical access to a server?
ADisabling the firewall
BLocking the server in a access-controlled rack/room ✓
CUsing RAID 0
DIncreasing RAM
Why: Physical security — locked, access-controlled racks and rooms — is the first line of defence for servers and is heavily tested in the Security & Disaster Recovery domain.
📌 Heads-up: exam facts and pricing change over time — always confirm the latest details on comptia.org before you schedule.

CompTIA Server+ — frequently asked

Does CompTIA Server+ expire?

Server+ is a good-for-life certification in its current form for many holders, though CompTIA periodically updates the exam version — always confirm the current policy when you certify.

Do I need Server+ if I have A+?

A+ is a recommended foundation, but Server+ goes deeper into server hardware, administration, security, and disaster recovery — ideal for data center and infrastructure roles.

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