IT Certification Exams & Practice Tests

Realistic, exam-style practice for 15 IT certification exams across AWS, Cisco, CompTIA, and Google Cloud. Every cert has 500 questions with detailed explanations, mapped to the current exam blueprint — practise 30 questions per session free, no credit card required.

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AWS
CLF-C02

Cloud Practitioner

Cloud concepts, core AWS services, security, and billing fundamentals.

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AWS
AIF-C01

AI Practitioner

Bedrock, SageMaker, generative AI, responsible AI, and governance on AWS.

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AWS
SAA-C03

Solutions Architect

Design secure, resilient, high-performing, and cost-optimized AWS architectures.

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AWS
DVA-C02

Developer Associate

Build, deploy, and debug apps on AWS — Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, CI/CD.

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Cisco
100-140

CCST IT Support

Entry-level IT support — hardware, operating systems, connectivity, and security.

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Cisco
100-150

CCST Networking

Networking fundamentals, addressing, infrastructure, security, and diagnostics.

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Cisco
100-160

CCST Cybersecurity

Security principles, network and endpoint security, and incident handling.

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Cisco
200-301

CCNA

Network fundamentals, IP connectivity, IP services, security, and automation.

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CompTIA
220-1201

A+ Core 1

Hardware, networking, mobile devices, virtualization, and troubleshooting.

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CompTIA
220-1202

A+ Core 2

Operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures.

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CompTIA
N10-009

Network+

Vendor-neutral networking — concepts, implementation, operations, security, and troubleshooting.

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CompTIA
FC0-U71

Tech+

IT concepts, infrastructure, software, databases, and security basics.

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Google Cloud
CDL

Cloud Digital Leader

Cloud transformation, Google Cloud products, AI, data, and security.

500 questions30 free$11.99
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Google Cloud
GAIL

Generative AI Leader

Generative AI fundamentals, Google Cloud gen AI offerings, and business strategy.

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Google Cloud
ACE

Associate Cloud Engineer

Deploy, manage, and scale solutions on Google Cloud — GKE, IAM, VPC, and more.

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Compare IT certification exams

Level, audience, exam length and fee for every certification CertSharp covers. Each vendor page lists that vendor's full certification lineup, including exams we don't cover yet.

CertificationVendorLevelBest forExamExam fee
Cloud PractitionerCLF-C02AWSFoundationalAnyone new to AWS65 Q · 90 min$100
AI PractitionerAIF-C01AWSFoundationalAI/ML and GenAI on AWS65 Q · 90 min$100
Solutions ArchitectSAA-C03AWSAssociateEngineers designing on AWS65 Q · 130 min$150
Developer AssociateDVA-C02AWSAssociateDevelopers building on AWS65 Q · 130 min$150
CCST IT Support100-140CiscoEntryHelp desk and IT support50 min$125
CCST Networking100-150CiscoEntryAspiring network technicians50 min$125
CCST Cybersecurity100-160CiscoEntryAspiring security analysts50 min$125
CCNA200-301CiscoAssociateNetwork engineers120 min$300
A+ Core 1220-1201CompTIAEntryHelp desk, entry IT (A+ part 1)Up to 90 Q · 90 minSee CompTIA
A+ Core 2220-1202CompTIAEntryHelp desk, entry IT (A+ part 2)Up to 90 Q · 90 minSee CompTIA
Network+N10-009CompTIAIntermediateJunior network / NOC rolesUp to 90 Q · 90 minSee CompTIA
Tech+FC0-U71CompTIAPre-entryComplete IT beginners60 minSee CompTIA
Cloud Digital LeaderCDLGoogle CloudFoundationalBusiness and non-technical roles50–60 Q · 90 min$99
Generative AI LeaderGAILGoogle CloudFoundationalLeaders adopting generative AI50–60 Q · 90 min$99
Associate Cloud EngineerACEGoogle CloudAssociateCloud engineers new to GCP50–60 Q · 120 min$125

Fees are vendor USD list prices and can change; CompTIA pricing varies by exam and region, so check the CompTIA Store. Always confirm exam details with the vendor before booking.

Which IT certification should you take first?

Pick the path that matches where you want to work. Each step links to its practice test.

Brand new to IT

  1. 1CompTIA Tech+
  2. 2CompTIA A+ Core 1
  3. 3A+ Core 2

Or Cisco CCST IT Support for a shorter single-exam start. Skip Tech+ if you already know basic IT vocabulary.

Networking

  1. 1CCST Networking
  2. 2Network+
  3. 3CCNA

CCST Networking and Network+ are both optional on-ramps — CCNA has no prerequisites.

Cybersecurity

  1. 1CCST Cybersecurity
  2. 2CompTIA Security+

Network+ first is a common path into security, since many security exams assume networking basics.

Cloud (non-technical)

  1. 1AWS Cloud Practitioner
  2. 2or Google Cloud Digital Leader

Pick the cloud your employer or target employers use.

Cloud engineering

  1. 1AWS Solutions Architect – Associate
  2. 2or Google Associate Cloud Engineer

Developers can take AWS Developer – Associate instead of Solutions Architect.

AI and generative AI

  1. 1AWS AI Practitioner
  2. 2or Google Generative AI Leader

Both are Foundational and need no coding.

IT certification FAQs

Which IT certification should I get first?
It depends on where you want to go. Complete beginners usually start with CompTIA A+ (or Tech+ if they have no IT background) or Cisco CCST IT Support. For networking, start with CCST Networking or Network+ and work toward CCNA. For security, CCST Cybersecurity or CompTIA Security+. For cloud, AWS Cloud Practitioner or Google Cloud Digital Leader if you are non-technical, or AWS Solutions Architect – Associate or Google Associate Cloud Engineer if you are an engineer. For AI, AWS AI Practitioner or Google Generative AI Leader.
What is an IT certification exam like?
Most IT certification exams are timed, computer-based tests of 50 to 180 minutes with multiple-choice and multiple-response questions, and some (CompTIA and Cisco in particular) add performance-based or simulation questions. You can usually take them online with a remote proctor or at a test center, and you need a government-issued photo ID. Results are reported as a scaled score with a pass mark set by the vendor.
Are there free cloud certification practice tests?
Yes. CertSharp offers free practice tests for AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS AI Practitioner, AWS Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Developer – Associate, Google Cloud Digital Leader, Google Generative AI Leader and Google Associate Cloud Engineer — 30 free questions per session, no credit card required. AWS and Google also publish small official sample-question sets for their exams.
What is the easiest cloud certification to start with?
The Foundational cloud exams are the easiest entry points: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) and Google Cloud Digital Leader (CDL) cover cloud concepts without hands-on requirements, and AWS AI Practitioner (AIF-C01) and Google Generative AI Leader (GAIL) do the same for AI. They cost $100 (AWS) or $99 (Google) and need no prerequisites.
What is the best cloud networking certification?
Build general networking skills first — CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA — because cloud networking exams assume you understand IP addressing, routing, DNS and VPNs. After that, the cloud-specific options are Google’s Professional Cloud Network Engineer and AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty (which AWS has announced will retire on December 31, 2026). The Associate cloud exams (AWS Solutions Architect – Associate, Google Associate Cloud Engineer) also cover VPC networking in depth.
How much do CertSharp practice tests cost?
Every certification has 500 practice questions. You can practise 30 questions per session free with no credit card. Unlocking a single certification’s full bank, with exam mode, is $11.99 one-time with lifetime access. Pro gives you every certification plus micro quizzes for $9.99/month or $99/year.

Exam Guides & Comparisons

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Multi-cloud

AWS Cloud Practitioner vs Azure Fundamentals vs Google ACE — Which First Cloud Cert (2026)

Decision-tree comparison of AWS Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, and Google ACE — pick the right first cloud certification for your career path.

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CompTIA vs Cisco

CompTIA Network+ vs Cisco CCNA — Which Networking Cert Should You Get in 2026?

Decision-tree comparison of CompTIA Network+ and Cisco CCNA — cost, format, difficulty, salary, and which to get first for your career path.

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Cisco vs CompTIA

Cisco CCST Cybersecurity vs CompTIA Security+ — Which Security Cert Should You Get in 2026?

Decision-tree comparison of Cisco CCST Cybersecurity and CompTIA Security+ — cost, format, DoD approval, and which to get first for your security career path.

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AWS · CLF-C02

AWS Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) Exam Guide 2026 — Cost, Format, Passing Score

Everything on the 2026 AWS Cloud Practitioner exam: 65 questions, 90 minutes, $100 cost, 700/1000 passing score, four domain weights, and retake policy.

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Google Cloud · ACE

Google Associate Cloud Engineer (ACE) Exam Guide 2026 — Cost, Format, Passing Score

Everything on the 2026 Google ACE exam: 50 questions, 120 minutes, $125 cost, ~70% passing score, five domain weights, and retake policy.

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Cisco · CCNA

Cisco CCNA (200-301) Exam Guide 2026 — Cost, Format, Passing Score

Everything on the 2026 Cisco CCNA exam: ~100-120 questions, 120 minutes, $300 cost, ~825/1000 passing score, six domain weights, and retake policy.

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CompTIA · N10-009

CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) Exam Guide 2026 — Cost, Format, Passing Score

Everything on the 2026 CompTIA Network+ exam: up to 90 questions, 90 minutes, $369 cost, 720/900 passing score, PBQs, domain weights, and retake policy.

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AWS · AIF-C01

AIF-C01 Exam Guide 2026 | AWS AI Practitioner Exam Prep

Complete 2026 guide to the AWS Certified AI Practitioner (AIF-C01): 65 questions, domain weights, trap-question patterns, and a 4-week study plan.

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Cisco · CCST Cybersecurity

Cisco CCST Cybersecurity (100-160) Exam Guide 2026 — Cost, Format, Domains

Everything on the 2026 Cisco CCST Cybersecurity exam: ~35 questions, 50 minutes, $125 cost, ~70% passing score, five domain weights, and retake policy.

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