About the TECHPLUS Exam
The TECHPLUS (Tech+) is a Entry-level certification exam. It tests your knowledge across 6 domains: Tech Concepts and Terminology (13%), Infrastructure (24%), Applications and Software (18%), Software Development Concepts (13%), Data and Database Fundamentals (13%), Security (19%). This study hub provides 5 topic-specific question sets, 1 cheat sheets, 1 flashcard decks, and 3 structured study plans to help you prepare comprehensively.
CompTIA Certification Stacking
CompTIA certifications are vendor-neutral and stackable — each certification builds on the previous, creating clear career pathways in IT support, networking, security, and cloud administration.
Tech+ → A+ → Network+ → Security+
The core pathway takes you from IT fundamentals through hardware/software support, networking essentials, and security foundations. This stack is the gold standard for launching an IT career and satisfies the DoD 8570 baseline requirement.
Server+ · Linux+ · Cloud+
Infrastructure certifications validate skills in server administration, Linux systems management, and cloud deployment. These are ideal for system administrators and DevOps engineers moving beyond desktop support.
CySA+ → PenTest+ → SecurityX
The cybersecurity pathway progresses from defensive analysis (CySA+) through offensive testing (PenTest+) to advanced security architecture (SecurityX). CySA+ and SecurityX are approved for DoD 8570 IAT and IAM roles.
Data+ · Project+
Data+ covers data governance, analytics, and visualisation for aspiring data professionals. Project+ validates IT project management skills without requiring PMP-level experience.
Practice Questions by TECHPLUS Topic
Drill down into specific Tech+ topics with focused practice questions for each exam domain.
Exam Domains
The TECHPLUS exam covers 6 domains. Study each domain's objectives, key topics, and tips.
Tech Concepts and Terminology
Computing basics, notation systems, and troubleshooting.
Infrastructure
Hardware, peripherals, networking, virtualization, and cloud.
Applications and Software
OS types, software categories, browsers, and AI tools.
Software Development Concepts
Programming languages, data types, and logic structures.
Data and Database Fundamentals
Value of data, database structures, and backup concepts.
Security
Security concepts, device protection, and encryption.
Free Tech+ Mock Exam
Simulate the CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71) exam.
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- ✓ All domains covered
- ✓ Instant pass/fail scoring (650/900)
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CompTIA Exam Format & Question Types
CompTIA exams are known for including performance-based questions (PBQs) alongside traditional multiple-choice questions. PBQs present simulated environments where you must perform tasks like configuring a firewall, troubleshooting a network topology, or setting up a RAID array.
Scoring
CompTIA uses a scaled scoring model from 100 to 900. Passing scores vary by exam — for example, A+ Core 1 requires 675, Security+ requires 750, and CySA+ requires 750. Higher-level exams typically have higher pass marks.
🔄 Renewal
CompTIA certifications are valid for three years. Renew through continuing education (CE) credits, earning a higher-level CompTIA certification, or retaking the exam. The CE programme allows you to maintain your certification through activities like training, teaching, or publishing.
Study Plans
Structured Tech+ study plans for every timeline.
7-Day Tech+ Crash Plan
Intensive 7-day review for the CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71) exam covering IT fundamentals, hardware, software, and security.
30 Days30-Day Tech+ Study Plan
Structured 30-day study plan for CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71) covering all six domains at a comfortable pace.
90 Days90-Day Tech+ Study Plan
Comprehensive 90-day study plan for complete IT beginners preparing for CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71).
Cheat Sheets
Quick-reference guides for Tech+ — perfect for last-minute review.
Flashcards
Interactive Tech+ flashcards for active recall across all exam domains.
Why CompTIA Certifications Matter
CompTIA certifications are globally recognised and vendor-neutral, meaning the skills you learn apply across any technology stack. They are particularly valued in government and defence sectors — CompTIA Security+, CySA+, and SecurityX meet U.S. Department of Defense Directive 8570/8140 requirements for information assurance positions.
For career starters, the A+ certification remains the most widely requested entry-level IT credential. For experienced professionals, CySA+ and PenTest+ demonstrate specialised cybersecurity skills that command premium salaries in a job market with a persistent skills shortage.