CompTIA Articles
7 articles on CompTIA certifications.
- Jun 13, 2026
What's Actually Tested on CAS-005
The real CAS-005 domain split and where candidates lose points.
Read more - Jun 8, 2026
CompTIA A+ 220-1102 (Core 2): What's Actually Tested
CompTIA A+ 220-1102 (Core 2) is the software, OS, and security half of A+, the top entry IT cert. Real cost: about $253. Real time: 90 minutes for up to 90 questions plus performance-based tasks. Most candidates need 6 to 10 weeks. Here's the honest overview.
Read more - Jun 5, 2026
CompTIA A+ 220-1101 (Core 1): What's Actually Tested
CompTIA A+ 220-1101 (Core 1) is the hardware and networking half of the most common entry-level IT certification. Real cost: $249 per exam. Real time: 90 minutes for up to 90 questions. Most candidates need 6 to 10 weeks. Here's the honest overview, including what changed when it retired.
Read more - Jun 5, 2026
CompTIA Network+ (N10-009): What's Actually Tested
CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) is the standard vendor-neutral networking cert and a common first rung after A+. Real cost: $369. Real time: 90 minutes for up to 90 questions including performance-based simulations. Most candidates need 6 to 10 weeks. Here's the honest overview.
Read more - May 14, 2026
CompTIA Security+ Exam Objectives (SY0-701): Domain-by-Domain Breakdown
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 tests five domains. Security Operations carries 28% of questions, Threats/Vulnerabilities/Mitigations another 22%. The other three domains share the remaining 50%. Here's what each domain actually covers and where most candidates lose points.
Read more - May 14, 2026
CompTIA Security+ Exam Voucher: Cost, Discounts, and Where to Buy
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) costs $404 USD direct from CompTIA. Bundles from Total Seminars and Get Certified Get Ahead drop the effective price to under $300. Student discounts shave another 10%. Here's every legitimate voucher source and which is worth it.
Read more - May 14, 2026
CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: A 10-Week Plan for SY0-701
The Security+ SY0-701 exam covers five domains in 90 questions over 90 minutes. Most candidates need 8 to 12 weeks of focused study to pass on the first attempt. This is the week-by-week plan and the exam-day mistakes that cost people their $404 voucher.
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