The CompTIA ITF+ (IT Fundamentals) certification is for those thinking about a career in IT. This exam (FC0-U61) tests your skills in solving IT problems. It covers important topics like networking, operating systems, and security.
The official study guide is an eBook for $52.00. It gives you 100% coverage of the exam and has review questions at the end of each unit.
If you want to build on your foundational IT knowledge, take our CompTIA Network+ practice test to prepare for the next step in your certification path.
For a broader overview of all available CompTIA exam prep, explore our CompTIA practice test page to find the right study resources for your goals.
The CompTIA ITF+ has 70 questions and takes about 60 minutes[1] (CompTIA, verified Oct 15, 2026).
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| Item | Detail | Source · Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Number of questions | Up to 70 multiple-choice questions[1] | CompTIA · Oct 15, 2026 |
| Time limit | 60 minutes[1] | CompTIA · Oct 15, 2026 |
| Passing score | 650 on a 100–900 scale[1] | CompTIA · Oct 15, 2026 |
| Retake fee | Full exam price for every attempt[2] | CompTIA · Oct 18, 2026 |
| Retake policy | No wait before 2nd attempt; 14 days before 3rd and later attempts[2] | CompTIA · Oct 18, 2026 |
| Validity | FC0-U71: no expiration; FC0-U71-CE: valid 5 years[1] | CompTIA · Oct 15, 2026 |
| Renewal | No renewal needed (good for life)[3] | CompTIA · Oct 15, 2026 |
| Delivery | Pearson VUE test centers or 24/7 online proctoring (OnVUE)[4] | pearsonvue.com · Oct 20, 2026 |
| Eligibility | No prior experience necessary[1] | CompTIA · Oct 15, 2026 |
According to CompTIA, “Passing score: 650 (on a scale of 900)”[1]
Prepare for the CompTIA ITF+ exam with our free practice test modules. Each quiz covers key topics to help you pass on your first try.
These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.
Question: What is the primary purpose of the OSI model?
Answer: B. To provide a standardized framework for network communication
Explanation:
The correct answer is that the OSI model provides a standardized framework for network communication. It is a reference model that splits networking into layers so that different vendors and systems can describe and build communication in compatible ways. It is a way of organizing ideas, not a piece of software or hardware.
Encrypting all network data is wrong because encryption is a security function that some protocols perform, not the purpose of the model. Assigning IP addresses to devices is wrong because that is handled by services such as DHCP or by an administrator, and the model does not hand out addresses. Managing wireless radio frequencies is wrong because that concerns radio hardware and regulation, and the model covers more than wireless.
Rule to remember: when a question asks about a model or framework, look for the answer about structure and common terms, not a single task such as encrypting, addressing or tuning.
Question: A database table contains information about students. One column in the table stores each student's first name. What is this single column, which represents one piece of information about each student, called?
Answer: B. A field
Explanation:
The correct answer is a field. A field is a column in a table, and it holds the same kind of detail for every row. Here, the column of first names is a field because it describes one attribute of each student.
A record is wrong because a record is a whole row, meaning all the fields for a student taken together. A database is wrong because it is the larger container that holds tables, and the question is about a part of one table. A query is wrong because a query is a request that asks the database to retrieve or change data, not a place where data is stored.
Rule to remember: columns are fields and rows are records. If the question describes a piece of information that repeats down a table, think field. If it describes everything about one item, think record.
Question: Which of the following is an example of the 'something you are' authentication factor?
Answer: D. A fingerprint scan
Explanation:
The correct answer is a fingerprint scan. The phrase 'something you are' refers to biometrics, which are physical traits that belong to the person, such as fingerprints, facial features or retinal patterns.
A password is wrong because it is something you know. A Personal Identification Number (PIN) is wrong for the same reason, since it is a code you remember rather than a trait of your body. A security token is wrong because it is something you have, a physical or digital item in your possession that can be lost or handed to someone else.
Rule to remember: sort each option into know, have or are. Information held in your memory is know, objects you carry are have, and body traits are are. Using factors from different categories together makes authentication harder to defeat than repeating the same category.
Start with the official CompTIA ITF+ exam objectives and read them as a checklist. Mark each topic as comfortable, shaky or unfamiliar. This tells you where to spend your time before you open any practice set.
Then work through our sets by topic, beginning with the ones you marked as unfamiliar. Cover infrastructure and hardware, networking, software development concepts, database fundamentals, applications and software, and security principles. Answer each question without looking anything up, then read the explanation even when you were right, because the reason matters more than the letter.
Keep a short notebook of missed questions. For each one, write the general rule in your own words, such as how a field differs from a record or how the authentication factors are grouped. Return to the official material to fill any gap the notebook shows, then retry the same set after a break.
Once your results in each set look steady, use the full practice test to rehearse the real conditions. Aim for a maximum of 70 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes, and practise moving on from a question you cannot settle quickly. Our questions are written with AI tools and are not real exam items, so treat them as practice for the ideas and rely on CompTIA for the final word on what is tested. Book your exam only when you feel ready, since each attempt costs the full price.
The CompTIA ITF+ certification is a great start for those looking into information technology basics and computer fields. It tests your basic its knowledge and it support skills. You don't need any special background to take the exam.
This certification is for newcomers to information technology fundamentals who want to start an IT career. You don't need any experience or technical skills to sign up. It's perfect for those new to entry-level it certification.
The CompTIA ITF+ covers many information technology basics topics. This includes setting up computer workstations and understanding device functions. It also teaches basic computer maintenance and support, and how to connect computers and mobile devices to networks.
The exam focuses on several key areas:
The CompTIA ITF+ exam has five modules, each covering these key areas in depth. The exam has up to 75 multiple-choice questions and lasts 60 minutes. You need to score at least 650 out of 900 to pass and get the CompTIA ITF+ certification.
Getting the CompTIA ITF+ certification shows you have foundational its knowledge. It prepares you for success in the fast-changing information technology field.
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