Introduction to the CompTIA Tech+ Certification

By Microsoft MVP and MCT · Pluralsight Author

Published November 8, 2024 · Updated January 15, 2026 · Learning & Credentials

Thinking about taking the CompTIA Tech+ Certification? Or maybe you’ve just started looking for your first IT Certification? Whatever, the case this video provides you with everything you need to know about the new CompTIA Tech+ Certification

Make sure you’re ready to PASS the CompTIA Tech+: Certification Exam!

Video Summary

  • Introduction to CompTIA Tech+ Certification: This certification is ideal for students, career changers, and professionals in various fields who want to enhance their tech skills. It’s a great first step for anyone considering a career in IT.
  • Exam Details: The exam consists of 70 multiple-choice questions, with a total time of 90 minutes (including NDAs and feedback). A passing score is 650 out of 900.
  • Exam Topics: The exam covers six main domains: IT Concepts and Terminology, Infrastructure, Applications and Software, Software Development, Data and Database Fundamentals, and Security.
  • Study Tips: Use the exam objectives document as your ultimate checklist. Highlight or check off topics you are comfortable with to ensure you are fully prepared before scheduling the exam.
  • Acronyms and Final Review: Familiarize yourself with the acronyms used in the exam. Review the exam objectives document thoroughly to ensure you understand all the topics covered.

For more information, read the transcript blog below, or watch the video above!

Video Transcript

Hello and welcome to this exam review and tips course for the KTIA Tech Plus exam. My name is Vlad Catrinescu, and I’ll be your instructor for this course. Let’s dive right in and first of all, introduce the certification. The KTIA Tech Plus certification is a universally recognized certification that demonstrates an individual’s understanding of the vast landscape of technology and their ability to navigate and leverage various technology tools and platforms effectively. Covering the basics, the certification was released in September 2024, and to obtain it, you need to pass exam FC-U71. The cost of the exam is $138 in the US and Canada, but it can be cheaper in other regions. I added a link to the slides where you can see the prices in local currency. Importantly, the certification does not need to be renewed, which is quite cool because once you pass it, you have it for life.

But who is the KTIA Tech Plus for? The audience that KTIA had in mind for the exam includes students and career changers considering a career in technology. It’s also for professionals working in fields that require a broad understanding of IT, as well as marketing, sales, and operations staff who want to improve job performance, enhance technology skills, and rely less on IT support. The thing I love about the KTIA Tech Plus certification is that it’s the first certification recommended for someone considering a career in IT, no matter if later you want to specialize in infrastructure, networking, or even cybersecurity. The Tech Plus exam is your first step towards a career in IT.

Now, let’s talk about the topics that will be covered in the exam. The exam will have a maximum of 70 questions, all of which will be multiple-choice. There are no labs or performance-based questions. You will have 60 minutes to complete the exam, but plan for 90 minutes to account for NDAs, feedback, and other formalities. To pass the exam, you need a score of at least 650 on a scale of 900. The exam covers six main topics or domains: IT Concepts and Terminology (13% of the exam), Infrastructure (24%), Applications and Software (18%), Software Development and Data and Database Fundamentals (each 13%), and Security (19%).

KTIA offers an exam objectives document that goes into much more detail about what will be covered in the exam. You can download the document from the link in the slides, but let’s take a look at it together. On the CompTIA Tech Plus page, scroll to the bottom and on the right side, you’ll find the “Get Practice Questions” and “Exam Objectives” sections. Fill in your information, create an account, and you’ll receive a link to the PDF file. This document becomes your ultimate checklist of things you need to study. I usually print it out and highlight the topics I know and understand. Once the whole list is highlighted, that’s when I schedule the exam.

The document also includes acronyms used in the exam, so make sure you familiarize yourself with them. For example, DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line, and PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect. This document is your ultimate checklist. You don’t have to print it like I do, but make sure you review it thoroughly and ensure you’re comfortable with all the topics before scheduling the exam.