FC0-U71: CompTIA Tech+
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About the FC0-U71 Exam
IT fundamentals — technology literacy for beginners and career changers
200 original practice questions for the CompTIA Tech+ certification covering IT concepts, infrastructure, applications, software development, data fundamentals, and security. Every question includes detailed explanations, scenario-based context, and exam tips. Original practice questions.
Who Should Take This Exam?
The FC0-U71 is designed for beginners and career changers. No prior experience required.
Prerequisites: None — entry level
Typical study time: 2-4 weeks of part-time study
Exam Quick Facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Exam Code | FC0-U71 |
| Title | CompTIA Tech+ |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Questions | 75 |
| Pass Score | 650 / 900 |
| Cost | $139 USD |
| Provider | Pearson VUE |
| Validity | 3 years (renewable via CE) |
| Prerequisites | None — entry level |
| Question Types | Multiple choice |
| Official Page | View on CompTIA → |
Exam Domains & Weights
The FC0-U71 exam covers 6 domains. Focus your study time based on the weights below — higher-weighted domains have more exam questions.
| Domain | Weight | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|
| IT Concepts and Terminology | 13% | 26 |
| Infrastructure | 24% | 48 |
| Applications and Software | 18% | 36 |
| Software Development Concepts | 13% | 26 |
| Data and Database Fundamentals | 13% | 26 |
| Security | 19% | 38 |
| Total | 100% | 200 |
💡 Study tip: Infrastructure carries the most weight (24%) — start there. IT Concepts and Terminology has the least (13%), but don’t skip it — exam questions can come from any domain.
Practice Exam — 200 Questions
Prepare for the FC0-U71 with our 200-question practice exam covering all 6 exam domains. Every question includes detailed explanations and maps to official exam objectives.
What you get:
- ✅ Exam simulation mode with timer
- ✅ Spaced repetition for weak areas
- ✅ Detailed explanations for every question
- ✅ Progress tracking across domains
- ✅ 20 free questions — no account needed
CompTIA Certification Path
CompTIA certs are vendor-neutral and don’t have a strict hierarchy. Common paths: A+ → Network+ → Security+ for IT careers, or Security+ → CySA+ → CASP+ for security.
Related CompTIA Certifications
If you’re studying for the FC0-U71, you might also be interested in these CompTIA certifications:
- 220-1202: CompTIA A+ Core 2 — 200 practice questions
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- CAS-005: CompTIA SecurityX — 200 practice questions
- CNX-001: CompTIA CloudNetX — 200 practice questions
- CS0-003: CompTIA CySA+ — 200 practice questions
Study Tips
- Start with the heaviest domain — focus your time where the exam focuses its questions
- Use our practice exam — try the 20 free questions first to gauge your readiness
- Review explanations — don’t just check if you got it right; read why each answer is correct
- Simulate exam conditions — use the timed exam mode to practice under pressure
- Check the official page — official exam details always have the latest objectives