🛡️ Updated for the 2026 CompTIA Network+ Exam

Free CompTIA Network+ Practice Test 2026 (N10-009)

Take this free CompTIA Network+ practice test below — 20 scenario-based agile questions at real exam difficulty. Submit and unlock 20 more in our free CompTIA Network+ exam simulator.

This free CompTIA Network+ practice test gives you 20 realistic scenario-based questions aligned with the current CompTIA Network+ exam objectives — November 2024, covering all four domains: Mindset, Leadership, Product, and Delivery. The questions reflect the real exam's situational format — not textbook recall, but genuine agile judgment calls from the field. Once you submit, our free CompTIA Network+ exam simulator unlocks another 20 questions. Ready to go deeper? Upgrade anytime to our premium vault of 240+ CompTIA Network+ practice questions.

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Question 1

A host has IP 192.168.1.10/24. How many usable host addresses does that subnet provide?

A  

256

B  

254

C  

510

D  

126

Question 2

Which device operates at Layer 2 and forwards frames based on MAC addresses?

A  

A router

B  

A switch

C  

A hub

D  

A modem

Question 3

Which protocol resolves a domain name to an IP address?

A  

DHCP

B  

DNS

C  

ARP

D  

NTP

Question 4

A user cannot reach any website by name but can ping 8.8.8.8 successfully. What is the MOST likely cause?

A  

A bad network cable

B  

A DNS resolution problem

C  

A failed default gateway

D  

A duplex mismatch

Question 5

Which tool BEST tests end-to-end reachability and measures round-trip latency to a host?

A  

nslookup

B  

ping

C  

ipconfig

D  

netstat

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How to Use This Free CompTIA Network+ Practice Test

Don't just click through these 20 questions and see what sticks. That's not how you build the agile mindset CompTIA is actually testing. Set a timer, commit to every question without looking anything up, and treat it like you're sitting in the testing center right now. Your score today is your baseline — the score after you've read every explanation is what you'll actually remember when the real exam starts.

Every question in this free CompTIA Network+ practice test was written by CompTIA Network+ certified practitioners who've worked real agile programs, coached real teams, and sat through the real exam. They understand what CompTIA is testing because they've lived it on both sides of the table. That's why these questions feel different from generic agile quiz content you find online.

Once you submit, 20 more questions unlock automatically in our CompTIA Network+ Exam Simulator. Read every explanation — especially the ones you got right by elimination. Knowing why the right answer is right is what builds the pattern recognition you need when the real exam throws something you've never seen before.

What the 2026 CompTIA Network+ Exam Tests: The 4 Domains Explained

The current CompTIA Network+ exam (exam objectives — November 2024) is built around four domains. Here's the honest breakdown of what each one means and how heavily it shows up on your exam.

28%
Mindset
Agile values and principles, embracing change, psychological safety, feedback loops, complexity thinking (Cynefin, Stacey Matrix), and building transparent, collaborative environments.
25%
Leadership
Servant leadership, empowering teams, facilitating conflict resolution, promoting knowledge sharing, shared vision, and applying emotional intelligence across diverse agile teams.
19%
Product
Backlog refinement and prioritization, managing increments of value, visualizing work (Kanban boards, roadmaps), and ensuring delivered increments align with business outcomes.
28%
Delivery
Agile metrics (velocity, lead time, WIP), managing impediments and risk, eliminating waste, continuous improvement, customer engagement, and optimizing flow.

The most common trap candidates fall into: they study Scrum and think they're covered. The CompTIA Network+ is not a Scrum exam. It tests your ability to choose the right framework for the right situation — and know when Kanban, XP, Lean, or a hybrid approach is the better answer. Our CompTIA Network+ practice questions are built to expose exactly this gap before you find out about it the hard way.

How to Master CompTIA Network+ Exam Questions: The 3-Step Strategy

These questions were written by CompTIA Network+ practitioners with 20+ years in the field — people who know what the real exam looks like because they took it, and who know what trips candidates up because they've coached hundreds of them. This framework works on every scenario-based question on the exam.

Step 1

Read the Scenario, Find the Core Problem

Read the question twice. Before you look at a single answer choice, stop and identify: "What is the actual agile principle being tested here?" Is this a servant leadership question? A team empowerment question? A flow optimization question? Most wrong answers happen because candidates solve the wrong problem — they answer a vaguely related question instead of the specific one being asked.

Figure out the context before you read the options: Is the team using Scrum? Kanban? A hybrid approach? Is this a conflict scenario, a metrics scenario, or a continuous improvement scenario? The context changes the right answer completely.

Step 2

Cut the Wrong Answers — The 3 CompTIA Network+ Answer Traps

Start by cutting, not choosing. In almost every CompTIA Network+ question, two options are clearly wrong the moment you see them. Here's what to cut immediately:

✕ The Command-and-Control Answer
Any answer where the leader makes the decision alone, directs the team, or imposes a solution. CompTIA Network+ never rewards this. The right answer almost always involves the team in the decision.
✕ The Delayed Action Answer
Any answer that defers action — waiting until the next sprint, waiting for someone else to notice, or waiting until the situation gets worse. Agile is about early feedback, not delayed response.
✕ The Single-Framework Answer
Any answer that applies a Scrum-only or Kanban-only solution when the scenario calls for a different approach. CompTIA Network+ tests framework selection — always match the tool to the context.
Step 3

Apply the 5 CompTIA Network+ Mindsets to Break the Tie

Once you're down to two options, the right answer is the one that best reflects these five core CompTIA Network+ principles:

✓ Servant Leadership First
The agile leader removes impediments, facilitates decisions, and shields the team — never makes decisions for them. When in doubt, choose the answer where the leader enables the team.
✓ Inspect and Adapt Always
Agile is empirical. The right answer collects data, runs a retrospective, or uses feedback to drive improvement — it doesn't assume or guess.
✓ Team Self-Organization
The team finds their own solution whenever possible. The leader facilitates — never solves. Any answer where the scrum master or agile coach makes a technical or process decision for the team is almost certainly wrong.
✓ Early and Continuous Feedback
Short feedback loops, small increments, regular stakeholder involvement — the right answer always moves toward faster feedback, not slower. When you see an answer that delays feedback, cut it.
✓ Optimize Flow Over Output
The CompTIA Network+ rewards answers that focus on delivering value consistently, removing waste, and keeping work moving — not just cranking out more features. Lead time, WIP limits, and throughput matter.
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The One Question That Breaks Every Tie

When you're genuinely stuck between two options, ask: "Which answer reflects the agile mindset — empirical, collaborative, and people-first?" That's your answer. CompTIA Network+ rewards the practitioner who thinks in systems, enables their team, and adapts based on real data. Every time.

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How Our CompTIA Network+ Practice Exam Compares to the Real Exam

The most common complaint from people who don't pass the CompTIA Network+: "The questions I practiced with felt nothing like the real exam." That's exactly the gap we built against. Here's how our practice exam stacks up:

FeatureReal CompTIA Network+ ExamExamGrit Practice Exam
Question FormatScenario-based situational✓ Scenario-based situational
Framework CoverageScrum, Kanban, XP, Lean, SAFe✓ All frameworks covered
Question TypesMCQ, multi-select, drag & drop, hotspot✓ All types included
Domain CoverageMindset, Leadership, Product, Delivery✓ All 4 domains covered
Difficulty LevelIntermediate to Advanced✓ Calibrated to real exam difficulty
ExplanationsNot provided✓ Detailed CompTIA-referenced explanations
exam objectives 2024 AlignedYes✓ Yes, fully updated
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Frequently Asked Questions About the CompTIA Network+ Practice Test

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Right here. This free CompTIA Network+ practice test gives you 20 realistic scenario-based questions at real exam difficulty — written by CompTIA Network+ certified practitioners with 20+ years in the field. Submit and another 20 questions unlock automatically in our free CompTIA Network+ exam simulator. No credit card, no catch. Upgrade anytime to 240+ questions with full domain analytics.
Yes — and this is the single most common reason people fail on their first attempt. If you only know Scrum, you're prepared for about a third of the exam at best. The CompTIA Network+ tests your ability to choose between Scrum, Kanban, XP, Lean, and SAFe in realistic workplace scenarios. You need to know not just what each framework does, but when to use it and why. Our CompTIA Network+ practice questions are specifically designed to expose this gap before the real exam does.
$435 for CompTIA members, $495 for non-members. CompTIA membership is $139/year and gets you free digital access to the Agile Practice Guide — a resource you'll need to study regardless. Join CompTIA first, confirm your membership is active, then register for the exam. The membership pays for itself immediately in savings on the exam fee.
Per the CompTIA Network+ exam objectives (November 2024), you need three things: a secondary degree (high school diploma or global equivalent), 21 hours of formal agile training, and 2 years of agile experience within the past 5 years. Shortcuts exist — if you hold a GAC-accredited degree, an active third-party agile certification held for at least a year (like CSM or PSM), or an active CompTIA Security+, you may qualify with just 1 year of agile experience. If you already have your CompTIA Security+, your agile and hybrid experience counts directly toward CompTIA Network+ eligibility.
It's harder than most agile certifications because CompTIA doesn't test memorization — it tests situational judgment. You'll be given a real-world scenario and asked what a competent agile practitioner would do. Often multiple options look reasonable, and the distinction comes down to understanding CompTIA's values: servant leadership, team empowerment, early feedback, and continuous improvement. Consistent practice with realistic, explanation-backed questions is the only reliable way to build that intuition.
Yes. You can take it from home using Pearson VUE's OnVUE remote proctoring system, or in person at a Pearson VUE test center worldwide. The online option is available 24/7. If you go remote, run the system check at least 48 hours before your exam — tech issues on exam day are not a situation you want. The exam is currently offered in English, with Arabic, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese versions coming in 2025.
120 questions total — 100 scored and 20 unscored pretest items. You have 3 hours to complete the exam, with one 10-minute break after question 60. Once you start your break and review your first 60 answers, you cannot return to them. Question types include multiple-choice, multiple response, drag-and-drop, and hotspot. Our simulator includes all of these formats so the interface itself isn't a surprise on test day.
CompTIA doesn't publish an official passing score. Industry estimates put it at around 65–70%, but CompTIA's scoring algorithm weights questions differently. We set our practice exam threshold at 72% — tighter than the real exam — because if you're consistently hitting that here, you have a real buffer on test day. That buffer matters when the pressure is on.
For most professionals, yes — and here's why. CSM and PSM are Scrum-only credentials. CompTIA Network+ demonstrates mastery across multiple frameworks and requires verified real-world agile experience, which makes it significantly more credible to enterprise employers. It's globally recognized, often commands higher salaries, and pairs exceptionally well with the CompTIA Security+ if you're looking to cover both predictive and agile project environments. The 30 PDUs every 3 years to maintain it is also very manageable.

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