CompTIA

CompTIA Cloud+

CompTIA Cloud+ Certification (CV0-004)

Vendor-neutral certification for cloud engineers and administrators covering deployment, security, operations, and troubleshooting across multi-cloud and hybrid environments. Aligned to US DoD 8140 baseline requirements.

$33890 minutes

What's on the exam

CV0-004 Exam Objectives

Cloud Architecture

23%

Cloud deployment and service models · Capacity planning and scaling · High availability and redundancy · Solution design requirements · Cloud infrastructure components

Deployment

19%

Provisioning compute, storage, and network · Cloud migration strategies · Configuration management · Workload and application deployment · Integration and APIs

Operations

17%

Monitoring and logging · Resource optimization and cost management · Backup and disaster recovery · Lifecycle and patch management · Automation of operational tasks

Security

19%

Identity and access management · Data security and encryption · Network security controls · Compliance and governance · Threat and vulnerability management

DevOps Fundamentals

10%

CI/CD pipelines · Infrastructure as code · Containers and orchestration · Version control workflows · Automation tooling

Troubleshooting

12%

Connectivity and network issues · Security and access problems · Performance and capacity issues · Deployment failures · Automation and orchestration errors

Frequently asked questions

How much does the CompTIA Cloud+ cost?

The CompTIA Cloud+ costs $338. Voucher price varies by region and bundle; confirm current pricing with CompTIA.

How long is the CompTIA Cloud+ and how many questions does it have?

Up to 90 items — 90 minutes.

What do you need to pass the CompTIA Cloud+?

750 on a scale of 100–900.

Can you retake the CompTIA Cloud+?

No wait for second attempt; 14-day wait for third and subsequent attempts.

What is the best way to study for the CompTIA Cloud+?

Study the official blueprint, not random material: the exam is weighted by domain (Cloud Architecture 23%, Deployment 19%, Operations 17%, Security 19%, DevOps Fundamentals 10%, Troubleshooting 12%). Spaced-repetition flashcards built domain-by-domain against that blueprint are the most time-efficient way to cover everything the exam tests.

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