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CompTIA Tech+ practice test: 4 free FC0-U71 questions, the exam that replaced ITF+

CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71) is a maximum of 70 questions in 60 minutes, and you pass at 650 on a 900-point scale, the lowest bar CompTIA sets here. It replaced ITF+ in July 2024 and needs no prior experience. FC0-U71 carries no expiration date, though the FC0-U71-CE variant is valid for five years.

Formally the CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71). Awarding body: CompTIA. Neuron Trainer is an independent study app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by the organization that owns this exam.

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CompTIA Tech+ at a glance, with the source for every line

Every row below is quoted from a document published by CompTIA and carries the date we checked it. Where CompTIA publishes nothing, the row says so instead of quoting a number from somewhere else.

Exam code
FC0-U71 (V6), launched 16 July 2024. A FC0-U71-CE variant also exists.Source: CompTIA, Tech+ certification page, verified 7 August 2026
Questions
Maximum of 70.Source: CompTIA, Tech+ certification page, verified 7 August 2026
Time limit
60 minutes.Source: CompTIA, Tech+ certification page, verified 7 August 2026
Passing score
650 on a 900-point scale.Source: CompTIA, Tech+ certification page, verified 7 August 2026
Prerequisites
None. CompTIA states no prior experience is necessary.Source: CompTIA, Tech+ certification page, verified 7 August 2026
How long it lasts
FC0-U71 carries no expiration. The FC0-U71-CE variant is valid for five years.Source: CompTIA, Tech+ certification page, verified 7 August 2026
Replaces ITF+
Tech+ (FC0-U71) is the successor to CompTIA IT Fundamentals, ITF+ (FC0-U61).Source: CompTIA blog, Tech+ questions, verified 7 August 2026
Pass rate
Not published by CompTIA. CompTIA does not publish a Tech+ pass rate.Checked against: CompTIA, Tech+ certification page, verified 7 August 2026
Exam price
Not published by CompTIA. CompTIA states no exam price on the Tech+ certification page. Vouchers are sold separately through the CompTIA Store rather than priced on the certification page, so there is no single published figure to quote.Checked against: CompTIA, Tech+ certification page, verified 7 August 2026

Always verify: Tech+ (FC0-U71) replaced ITF+ (FC0-U61), and the FC0-U71 and FC0-U71-CE variants expire differently. Confirm which one you are buying at comptia.org.

What CompTIA publishes as the official CompTIA Tech+ blueprint

These weights are CompTIA's, quoted from the source below. They are the only weights on this page that describe the real exam.

Published by CompTIA and verified on 7 August 2026.
AreaWeight CompTIA publishes
Tech concepts and terminology13%
Infrastructure24%
Applications and software18%
Software development concepts13%
Data and database fundamentals13%
Security19%

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Source: CompTIA, Tech+ certification page, verified 7 August 2026.

What our CompTIA Tech+ question bank covers

What this app's question bank covers — our own category shares across 651 questions, not CompTIA's published blueprint.
CategoryQuestions in our bankShare of our bank
Tech Concepts & Terminology
Computing basics, notational systems, units of measure, troubleshooting methodology
11117.1%
Infrastructure
Devices, internal components, storage types, peripherals, interfaces, virtualization and cloud, networking and wireless
14322%
Applications & Software
Operating systems, file systems and drivers, software types, browser configuration, AI assistants and generative AI
11718%
Software Development Concepts
Language categories, data types, variables and functions, pseudocode, branching and looping
7812%
Data & Database Fundamentals
Value of data, relational vs. non-relational databases, keys, queries and reports, backup concepts
7211.1%
Security
CIA triad, authentication and authorization, device security, password practices, encryption at rest and in transit
13020%

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4 questions from our CompTIA Tech+ bank

Questions from our Tech+ bank, spanning all six FC0-U71 domains, with a full explanation on each.

CompTIA Tech+ · Free practice Every answer explained. No signup, no email wall.

  1. Question 1 of 4

    In a database table, which characteristic MUST every primary key value have?
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: It must be unique for each record in the table

    The defining requirement of a primary key is uniqueness and a non-null value for every record, ensuring each row can be individually identified without ambiguity. Primary keys are commonly numeric for convenience, but text-based unique identifiers such as SKU codes are equally valid, so a numeric type is not required. Column order in a table is purely organizational and has no bearing on which field serves as the key. A field storing last names would fail as a primary key since duplicate surnames are common among unrelated records.

  2. Question 2 of 4

    A developer wants a program to check a student's score and assign a letter grade of A, B, C, D, or F based on several score ranges. Which construct BEST handles this multi-branch decision?
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: Else-if ladder

    An else-if ladder chains multiple conditional checks together, allowing the program to test several mutually exclusive ranges in sequence and stop at the first true condition, which is exactly what assigning five letter-grade ranges requires. A single while loop repeats code based on one condition but is not designed for multi-branch decisions. A simple variable assignment only stores a value without evaluating logic. String concatenation joins text values and has nothing to do with decision-making.

  3. Question 3 of 4

    After five consecutive failed login attempts, a company's authentication system automatically disables the user account for 15 minutes. Which type of attack is this control specifically designed to mitigate?
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: Brute-force attack

    Account lockout after repeated failed attempts is designed to slow or stop brute-force attacks, in which an attacker rapidly guesses passwords through automated trial and error. Phishing relies on deceiving a victim into voluntarily providing credentials, so it is not affected by lockout thresholds. A denial-of-service attack seeks to overwhelm a system's resources or availability rather than guess a specific credential. A man-in-the-middle attack intercepts communications in transit and is not mitigated by limiting login attempts on an account.

  4. Question 4 of 4

    A network cable transmits data using pulses of light instead of electrical signals. Which cable type is being described?
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: Fiber optic cable

    Fiber optic cable transmits data as pulses of light through thin strands of glass or plastic, enabling long-distance runs with minimal signal loss and immunity to electrical interference. Coaxial cable carries data as electrical signals over a copper conductor, commonly used for cable internet and older television connections. Twisted-pair cable (like Cat5e/Cat6) also relies on electrical signals sent through paired copper wires. USB cable transmits electrical data signals for connecting peripherals to a computer, not network light signals. Recognizing the light-based transmission method is what uniquely identifies fiber optic media.

What actually trips people up on Tech+

It is Tech+ now, not ITF+

CompTIA replaced IT Fundamentals (ITF+, FC0-U61) with Tech+ (FC0-U71) in July 2024, and the domain weights changed with the name. A lot of study material still sold online is written to the retired ITF+ objectives. Check the exam code on anything you buy.

Infrastructure is the biggest domain and it is not obvious

At 24% it is nearly a quarter of the exam, covering networking, storage, peripherals and cabling. Candidates coming from everyday computer use tend to over-index on applications, which is 18%.

The programming questions want the construct, not the code

You are not writing anything. You are being asked which construct fits: an if-else for a two-way decision, an else-if ladder for several exclusive ranges, a loop for repetition, a function for reuse. Learn the shapes and what each is for. The vocabulary matters too: a variable holds a value, a constant does not change, and an array holds many values under one name.

A primary key means unique, not numeric

The defining requirement is that every record has a unique, non-null value. Primary keys are often numbers for convenience, but a text SKU is equally valid, and column position is irrelevant. The distractors all sound plausible if you have never designed a table.

60 minutes for 70 questions is tighter than it reads

That is under a minute per question, the tightest ratio in the CompTIA family. The questions are short, so the pace is achievable, but there is no room to agonize over any single item. Answer, move, and flag anything that would cost you more than a minute.

A 3-week study plan

Three weeks is realistic from a standing start. Our Tech+ bank holds 651 questions across the six official domains, on our own split rather than CompTIA’s published weights.

Week 1: infrastructure and concepts

37% between them. Notation, units and troubleshooting method, then networking, storage, peripherals and cabling. Infrastructure is the largest domain, so give it the most time in this week.

Week 2: applications, development and data

44% across three domains. Software types and licensing, then programming constructs and logic, then database structures, primary keys and what relational actually means.

Week 3: security, then simulate

Security is 19%: confidentiality, authentication, password best practice, device hardening. Then sit 70-question, 60-minute simulations to build pace, and book the exam when your readiness score is green. Because FC0-U71 carries no expiration date, there is no renewal window to time it against, but the material fades like anything else. Book while it is still fresh rather than letting the certificate drift.

Is CompTIA Tech+ hard?

Tech+ is the gentlest exam in this family by design: no prerequisites, no assumed experience, and the lowest bar at 650 out of 900. The real constraint is pace, not difficulty. You get 60 minutes for up to 70 questions, which is under a minute each, the tightest ratio CompTIA sets anywhere.

The part that surprises people is that a quarter of the exam is about writing software and structuring data, subjects that do not come up in everyday computer use. Software development concepts and data fundamentals are 13% each. You are never asked to write code, but you are asked which construct fits a described problem.

Our bank of 651 questions is the least difficult in our tech slice: 46% are rated difficulty 3, with nothing rated 4, which matches an exam pitched at people with no prior experience. Infrastructure carries the most questions at 143, and it is the domain CompTIA weights heaviest at 24%.

It is also the only certification on these pages with no experience recommendation at all. CompTIA states plainly that no prior experience is necessary, where A+ and Security+ both suggest time in a role first. If you are testing whether an IT career suits you before committing to two A+ vouchers, that is exactly what this exam is for.

How the CompTIA Tech+ differs from the exams beside it

Tech+ is the entry point below A+, and in its FC0-U71 form it is one of only two exams in this family that never expire, the other being AZ-900. It is also the only CompTIA exam here that asks you about writing code and designing a database table: 26% is split between software development concepts and data fundamentals, subjects A+ barely touches. If you are deciding between the two, Tech+ is for people establishing that a technology career is right for them. A+ is for people applying for support jobs.

Questions people actually ask about the CompTIA Tech+

What is a passing score on CompTIA Tech+?

650 on a 900-point scale, which is the lowest passing threshold of the five CompTIA exams this site covers. CompTIA publishes the scaled score only, not the raw number of questions you need right.

Is Tech+ the same as ITF+?

Tech+ replaced ITF+. ITF+ was FC0-U61; Tech+ is FC0-U71 and launched on 16 July 2024. The domains and weights changed, so ITF+ study material is out of date for this exam.

Does CompTIA Tech+ expire?

The FC0-U71 version carries no expiration. The FC0-U71-CE variant is valid for five years. That makes it unusual: the other CompTIA certifications in this family run on a shorter renewal cycle.

Should you take Tech+ or go straight to A+?

If you already work in IT support, skip to A+. Tech+ is designed for people with no experience who want to confirm the field suits them before committing to two A+ vouchers.

How long is the Tech+ exam?

60 minutes for a maximum of 70 questions, the shortest of the five CompTIA exams this site covers. Pace matters more here than on the others.

Do you need any experience to sit Tech+?

None. CompTIA states plainly that no prior experience is necessary, which is what separates it from the rest of the family.

How long should you study for Tech+?

Three weeks is realistic from a standing start: one week on infrastructure and core concepts, one on applications, programming and data, one on security plus timed runs to build pace. Anyone already comfortable around computers can compress that to two.

Are these real Tech+ exam questions?

No. The 651 Tech+ questions are our own, written from CompTIA’s published FC0-U71 objectives. We do not reproduce live items, because that breaches exam security rules and can get a certification revoked. Because Tech+ is an entry-level exam, each explanation defines the term as well as justifying the answer.

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The app

The CompTIA Tech+ app is still in development

The Tech+ app carries 651 questions across the six FC0-U71 domains, each with a written explanation. The split is our own: it runs heavier on tech concepts and lighter on data fundamentals than CompTIA’s published weights. It includes Smart Quiz, Topic Drill, a fixed-length 70-question Exam Simulator on a 60-minute clock, and an AI tutor set up for foundational material. It is not on the App Store yet.

  • Smart Quiz — keeps returning to the categories you keep missing
  • Topic Drill — one category at a time, on its own
  • Exam Simulator — a fixed-length timed paper (70 questions in 60 minutes, as this app sets it). It does not get harder as you go; the length and the mix are fixed.
  • AI tutor — re-explains any question in plain English
  • Progress tracking, reported per category
  • Study reminders
  • Light and dark themes

The app calls you ready at 72% on its own simulator. That is an in-app practice target we chose, not CompTIA's passing standard.

Not on the App Store yet. This one is still in development, so there is nothing to download today. The practice questions above are the whole of what we can give you right now, and they are free and complete. See where it sits in the queue, or browse the apps that are live.

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Sources, and when we last checked them

This page was last reviewed on . The 7 facts quoted above were last checked against their sources on . Where CompTIA publishes nothing, the table above says so rather than guessing.

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