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CompTIA · Cloud · Associate

CompTIA Cloud+ exam guide

Exam CV0-004

CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-004) validates vendor-neutral skills to design, deploy, secure, operate and troubleshoot cloud and hybrid infrastructure, including DevOps fundamentals. It complements provider-specific certifications by proving you can work across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and private clouds. It is approved under DoD 8140.

QuestionsUp to 90
Time limit90 minutes
Passing score750 (100-900 scale)
Exam fee$399 USD
Valid for3 years
DeliveryPearson VUE test center or online proctored (OnVUE)

Format: Multiple choice and performance-based. Fee note: 2026 US retail price.

Who it's for

Systems administrators and cloud engineers with 2-3 years of hands-on experience who support multicloud or hybrid environments.

What the exam covers

Cloud Architecture23%
Deployment19%
Security19%
Operations17%
Troubleshooting12%
DevOps Fundamentals10%

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None

Recommended: 2-3 years of hands-on experience as a systems administrator or cloud engineer.

Keeping it active

Valid 3 years. Renew through CompTIA Continuing Education: earn 50 CEUs in the 3-year cycle and pay the $150 CE fee, or pass a newer version or a higher-level CompTIA exam that renews it automatically, or complete the matching CertMaster CE course.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Selecting cloud service and deployment models
  • Deploying compute, storage and network resources
  • Securing identities, data and workloads in the cloud
  • Monitoring, scaling, backup and disaster recovery
  • Using IaC, CI/CD and containers
  • Troubleshooting connectivity, performance and deployment issues

Job roles

Cloud EngineerCloud AdministratorSystems AdministratorCloud Operations SpecialistDevOps Engineer (junior)Infrastructure Engineer

DoD 8140

Recognized in the DoD 8140 qualification matrix for system administration and related work roles. Open the DoD Workforce Navigator

Where it fits in your path

Planning a degree too? See how this cert earns college credit in the College Credit Navigator.

Build my study plan

  1. Week 1: Cloud architecture (23%): service models, shared responsibility, availability, cost models.
  2. Week 2: Deployment and operations: migrations, provisioning, monitoring, scaling, backup and DR.
  3. Week 3: Security: IAM, encryption, network security groups, compliance and vulnerability management.
  4. Week 4: DevOps fundamentals and troubleshooting: IaC templates, CI/CD, containers, log-driven troubleshooting.
  5. Week 5: Hands-on labs in a free-tier cloud account plus two timed practice exams.

Make it yours: pick your exam date and weekly hours. We'll split your time by domain weight and give you a printable plan.

Exam-day tips

  • Questions are vendor-neutral; translate AWS or Azure names into generic concepts.
  • Cloud architecture is the largest domain at 23%; know when to choose IaaS, PaaS, SaaS or serverless.
  • Expect to read simple YAML or JSON IaC snippets and find the error.
  • Know RPO vs RTO and backup types for DR scenarios.
  • Troubleshooting questions often hinge on IAM permissions or network security rules.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Cloud+ cost?

$399 USD at CompTIA's 2026 US retail price.

Cloud+ vs AWS Solutions Architect Associate?

Cloud+ is vendor-neutral and operations-focused; AWS SAA is AWS-specific design. Many engineers hold both.

How do I renew Cloud+?

Earn 50 CEUs within 3 years and pay the $150 CE fee, or pass CloudNetX or another qualifying higher-level exam.

Is Cloud+ worth it in 2026?

Yes for DoD and hybrid infrastructure roles, where vendor-neutral, 8140-approved credentials are valued.

How hard is Cloud+?

It is intermediate; candidates with real cloud admin experience typically prepare in 4-6 weeks.

Official page: www.comptia.org. Reviewed November 2026. Vendors change fees and objectives, so confirm with the vendor before you book. Spot something out of date? Tell us.