The CompTIA Server+ Certification exam has a reputation for breadth, and many candidates underestimate how much ground it covers. GetValidTest closes those gaps with 695 practice questions that reflect the style and difficulty you can expect in 2026.
CompTIA SK0-005 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | CompTIA |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | CompTIA Server+ Certification Exam |
| Exam Number: | SK0-005 |
| Related Certifications: | CompTIA Network+ CompTIA Security+ CompTIA A+ |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Lifetime (valid for life) |
| Exam Price: | $390 USD |
| Passing Score: | 750 (scale 100–900) |
| Real Exam Qty: | Up to 90 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Available Languages: | Japanese, English |
| Exam Format: | Drag-and-drop, Performance-based, Multiple-choice |
| Recommended Training: | CompTIA CertMaster Learn CompTIA Authorized Training Partners |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Scheduling CompTIA Registration |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended: CompTIA A+ or equivalent knowledge, plus 2 years hands-on server experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.comptia.org/certifications/server |
CompTIA SK0-005 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Security and Disaster Recovery | 24% | - Disaster recovery and backup
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| Server Administration | 30% | - Network and service configuration
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| Server Hardware Installation and Management | 18% | - Storage technologies
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| Troubleshooting | 28% | - Component-specific troubleshooting
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CompTIA Server+ Certification Exam FAQ: What Candidates Ask Most
The SK0-005 exam is the official CompTIA exam behind the CompTIA Server+ certification, validating the skills measured by the CompTIA Server+ Certification credential. It sits at the Professional level of the CompTIA certification program. It also connects to CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
The SK0-005 exam contains Up to 90 questions to be completed within 90 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the GetValidTest test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.
The passing score for the SK0-005 exam is 750 (scale 100–900), and the official registration fee is $390 USD. Retakes are not discounted — every new attempt means paying the full fee again — so it pays to measure yourself before you book. Work through the 695 practice questions on GetValidTest, sit a timed practice test, and schedule your exam only when your scores are consistently comfortable. That simple habit is the cheapest exam strategy there is.
No mandatory prerequisites; recommended: CompTIA A+ or equivalent knowledge, plus 2 years hands-on server experience Requirements can change when CompTIA revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
You can book the CompTIA Server+ Certification exam through the official registration channels below:
As for delivery, the exam is offered in the following format: Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers. Choose the option that suits you best when you book your seat.
CompTIA recommends the following training resources for the CompTIA Server+ Certification exam:
Official courses build the foundation; the 695 practice questions from GetValidTest then show you how that knowledge is examined, so the two work best together.
Yes. GetValidTest provides a free SK0-005 PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if CompTIA revises the exam during that period, the updated material reaches you at no cost. Once the free-update year ends, you can extend your update service at a 50% discount.
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The CompTIA Server+ Certification exam blueprint is organized into 4 domains. The first three are:
- Server Hardware Installation and Management — 18% of the exam
- Server Administration — 30% of the exam
- Troubleshooting — 28% of the exam
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.
CompTIA Server+ Certification Sample Questions:
A technician wants to limit disk usage on a server. Which of the following should the technician implement?
- A. Formatting
- B. Partitioning
- C. Disk quotas
- D. Compression
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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A server administrator is racking new servers in a cabinet with multiple connections from the servers to power supplies and the network. Which of the following should the administrator recommend to the organization to best address this situation?
- A. Cable management
- B. Blade enclosure
- C. Rail kits
- D. Rack balancing
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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Which of the following is an example of load balancing?
- A. Failover
- B. Round robin
- C. Active-active
- D. Active-passive
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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A server in a data center stops responding. A server administrator is unable to reach the server on the network but can reach the remote access card. Which of the following steps should the administrator take next?
- A. Connect to the IPMI address and restart the server.
- B. Connect to the server IP address via Telnet and send a restart command.
- C. Connect to the server IP address via SSH and send a restart command.
- D. Drive to the data center and restart the server.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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A systems administrator is troubleshooting write speed performance issues on a server. Which of the following actions should the technician take to best resolve the issue?
- A. Replace the RAID cache battery.
- B. Replace the RAID controller.
- C. Replace the RAID cache card.
- D. Replace the RAID controller cable.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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