CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71): exam guide, passing score and how to prepare
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What the CompTIA Tech+ exam covers, what to check before you book, the ideas people mix up, and a simple way to prepare. Last updated .
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Before exam day: what to know about CompTIA Tech+
The real exam is run by the provider. These are the details people look for before they book.
Source: the provider’s official page, checked on 1 November 2026. The provider can change these details at any time.
Your exam-day checklist
- Confirm the details above on the provider’s page the day you book. Formats and rules change.
- Match your name and ID. The name on your registration usually has to match your identification. Check the provider’s ID rules.
- Test your set-up early if you take the exam online: camera, microphone, internet and a clear desk. Providers publish a system test.
- Know the rules for breaks and materials before you sit. Read the candidate agreement.
- Rehearse at exam pace. Take your last practice test with a timer and no notes.
What the CompTIA Tech+ exam covers
The CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71) exam is about IT fundamentals: hardware, software, networking, security and databases. Always check the provider’s official exam guide for the current objectives, fees and format.
Roles this can lead to
- Help desk technician
- Desktop support technician
- IT support analyst
- Junior systems or network assistant
Easy to mix up on the CompTIA Tech+ exam
Exam questions often use two ideas that sound alike. Learn the difference once and several questions become easy.
| Pair | The key difference | How to choose |
|---|---|---|
| RAM or Storage | RAM is fast, temporary working memory that is cleared when power is lost, while storage keeps data persistently. | If a program runs slowly with many apps open, think RAM; if you need to keep files after shutdown, think storage. |
| Authentication or Authorization | Authentication verifies who you are, while authorization determines what you are allowed to access. | Logging in with a password is authentication; being allowed to open only certain folders is authorization. |
| Primary key or Foreign key | A primary key uniquely identifies each row in a table, while a foreign key links a row to a primary key in another table. | Use a primary key such as CustomerID in the Customers table; use a foreign key CustomerID in Orders to relate each order to its customer. |
| Compiled language or Interpreted language | A compiled language is translated to machine code before it runs, while an interpreted language is executed line by line by an interpreter at run time. | Think compiled when you ship an executable file; think interpreted when a script is run directly by an interpreter. |
Study notes written by us. Always check the provider’s exam guide for the current objectives.
How to prepare in four steps
- Read the official exam guideNote the domains and their weights on the provider’s page.
- Take Test 1 as a baseline70 questions in 60 minutes, no notes.
- Fix the gapsRead every explanation and keep an error log.
- Repeat to 82%Two timed tests in a row, then book the exam.
See how we explain every option
Each option in our tests has a reason: why the right answer is right and what trap each wrong option sets.
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A user wants a storage device with no moving parts that keeps data when the computer is powered off and gives fast boot times. Which component fits best?
Illustration from the IT fundamentals topic area. An original question written for this exam’s topics, not an actual exam question.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CompTIA Tech+ exam?
The CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71) exam is about IT fundamentals: hardware, software, networking, security and databases. We rate it entry level level in our guide to help you choose.
What is the passing score for CompTIA Tech+?
650 (on a scale of 900). Source: the provider, checked 1 November 2026. The provider can change this at any time.
How long is the CompTIA Tech+ exam?
60 minutes, with Maximum of 70 questions. Source: the provider, checked 1 November 2026.
Who should take CompTIA Tech+?
It suits people in or moving toward roles such as Help desk technician, Desktop support technician, IT support analyst. A certificate supports an application but does not guarantee a job.
How should I prepare for CompTIA Tech+?
Read the provider's official exam guide, take one timed practice test as a baseline, fix the topics you missed, then repeat until you reach about 82 percent twice in a row. Our CompTIA Tech+ study plan shows the pace.
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