Googling “CompTIA Tech+ passing score”? I passed the FC0-U71 exam with a 705,
just over the 650/900 passing score, after 12 hours of study. As an IT newbie with
basic PC skills, I was nervous but ecstatic to pass. Here’s everything you need to
know about the CompTIA Tech+ passing score and how I hit it.
The CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71), launched in July 2024, costs $135 and has up to
75 questions in 60 minutes, requiring a 650/900 to pass (about 72
I used Professor Messer’s free FC0-U71 videos, watching 110, to learn topics like
port numbers (DNS: 53) and troubleshooting steps. Skilltestpro’s free practice
tests were key, helping me practice questions like identifying malware or configuring a router. My practice scores were around 74
At Pearson VUE, the exam started with a PBQ to set up a PC’s hardware components. Other questions tested security concepts and HTTP (port 80). I flagged
10 questions and reviewed them in 16 minutes, fixing a mistake on a database
question. Knowing the passing score helped me stay calm.
Tips to achieve the CompTIA Tech+ passing score:
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- Target 75% on practice: Skilltestpro tech+ practice tests help gauge readiness.
- Study weak areas: Use Skilltestpro’s explanations to improve.
- Memorize ports: Know HTTP (80), HTTPS (443), FTP (21).
- Watch Professor Messer: His videos clarify scoring topics.
- Time management: Save time for review.
- Check discounts: Save on the $135 voucher via schools.
I missed a 25% student discount—don’t skip that! Hitting the 650 passing score
felt amazing and opened IT career paths. Focus on practice, and you’ll pass FC0-
U71!