CompTIA Server+ Study Guide

Planning to sit the CompTIA SK0-005 exam? CompTIA offers the CompTIA Server+, and this FAQ collects the questions candidates ask most often — what the exam covers, who it is designed for, how it is structured and scored, how demanding it is, and how to prepare for it with purpose. For official eligibility, policies and updates, visit CompTIA’s official exam page.

The CompTIA SK0-005 exam’s content is organized into four domains: Server hardware installation and management (18%), Server administration (30%), Security and disaster recovery (24%), and Troubleshooting (28%). Use this guide to understand what the exam expects before you build a study plan, and come back to it as your preparation moves from reading to practice.

CompTIA SK0-005 — Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

SECTION A: CompTIA SK0-005 Certification Overview

Q1. What is the CompTIA SK0-005 exam?

SK0-005 is the exam code for CompTIA Server+, a Professional-level CompTIA certification exam on installing, running, securing and repairing servers. The current release is V5, which launched on May 18, 2021. Passing this single exam earns the CompTIA Server+ credential, and Server administration, at 30%, is the largest of its four domains. Candidates sit it as one exam with a maximum of 90 questions in 90 minutes.

Q2. Who should take the CompTIA SK0-005 exam?