Network+ (N10-009) Passing Score
You need 720 out of 900 to pass — but that is a scaled score, not 80% of questions correct. Here is how CompTIA scoring actually works, the five domain weights, what practice score means you are ready, and the retake policy.
01 The short answer
02 How CompTIA scoring actually works
Two features of the N10-009 scoring model explain almost every question people have about the 720 number.
1. It is a scaled score, not a raw percentage
CompTIA converts your raw result (how many points you earn) into a scaled score from 100 to 900. Scaling equates results across different versions of the exam that may be slightly harder or easier, so every candidate is held to the same standard. The practical effect: 720 out of 900 is not the same as 80% of questions correct. A naive 720 ÷ 900 looks like 80%, but because the score is scaled, the actual proportion of items you need right shifts a little with the difficulty of your particular form. Aim well clear of the line so form difficulty never decides your result.
2. One overall score — no per-domain minimum
Network+ reports a single overall scaled score: there is no separate minimum you must clear in each domain. A strong showing in one area can offset a weaker one, as long as your total reaches 720. You will still see how you performed by domain on your score report, but that breakdown does not gate your pass — it is feedback to guide a retake, not a second hurdle.
03 The five domains and their weights
Because there is no per-domain minimum, the smart move is to weight your study toward the heaviest domains. Troubleshooting and Networking Concepts together are nearly half the exam.
04 What practice score means you are ready
Because the real exam is scaled, the best readiness signal is a repeatable score on fresh, full-length, timed practice exams — not one lucky run. Use this scale.
05 If you fail: the retake policy
Falling short of 720 is not the end — CompTIA actually lets you rebook quickly at first, but you pay again every time, so it is worth being ready first.
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| First retake | No mandatory waiting period — you can rebook the second attempt straight away |
| Third attempt onward | 14 calendar days must pass between each attempt from the third try |
| Attempt limit | No cap on total attempts (the 14-day wait applies from the third onward) |
| Cost per attempt | The full exam fee every time — no discounted retake |
06 FAQ
What is the passing score for CompTIA Network+ N10-009?
You need 720 out of 900 to pass the CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) exam. Scores are reported on a scaled range of 100 to 900, and 720 is the minimum passing mark set by CompTIA.
Is a 720 the same as getting 80% of questions correct?
No. CompTIA uses a scaled scoring model that equates results across exam versions of slightly different difficulty, so 720 does not map directly to 80% of questions answered correctly. Performance-based questions are also weighted more heavily than single multiple-choice items, so the raw percentage you need can differ from a simple 720 divided by 900.
Do I need to pass each domain on Network+ N10-009?
No. Network+ N10-009 reports a single overall scaled score, so there is no minimum score for any individual domain. A strong area can make up for a weaker one as long as your total reaches 720 out of 900.
How long do I wait to retake Network+ N10-009 if I fail?
CompTIA imposes no waiting period between your first and second attempts, so you can rebook the N10-009 straight away. From the third attempt onward you must wait 14 calendar days between tries. You pay the full exam fee each time, so it pays to be genuinely ready before booking.
