Study the objectives line by line.
A CV0-004 candidate who already held A+, Network+ and Security+ found the course material and practice tests unreliable, and passed by working through every line of the objectives and researching anything unclear.
CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-004) Exam Guide
Validates knowledge of cloud architecture, deployment, operations, security, DevOps fundamentals and troubleshooting across multi-vendor cloud environments.
Cloud+ tests whether you can design, deploy, operate, secure and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure in any provider. Expect scenarios about service models, networking, scaling, backups, access control and DevOps tools. Study the official objectives closely, use more than one resource, and practise in a free cloud account.
Understand the exam
Syllabus
1.0Cloud architecture23%
- 1.1Use the appropriate cloud service model.Scenario
- 1.2Explain concepts related to service availability.
- 1.3Explain cloud networking concepts.
- 1.4Compare and contrast storage resources and technologies.
- 1.5Explain the purpose of cloud-native design concepts.
- 1.6Compare and contrast containerization concepts.
- 1.7Compare and contrast virtualization concepts.
- 1.8Summarize cost considerations related to cloud usage.
- 1.9Explain the importance of database concepts.
- 1.10Compare and contrast methods for optimizing workloads using cloud resources.
- 1.11Identify evolving technologies in the cloud.
Example scenario: A web shop has heavy traffic in December and little in summer. Which service model and design choices would keep costs down without losing availability?
2.0Deployment19%
- 2.1Compare and contrast cloud deployment models.
- 2.2Implement appropriate deployment strategies.Scenario
- 2.3Summarize aspects of cloud migration.
- 2.4Use code to deploy and configure cloud resources.Scenario
- 2.5Given a set of requirements, provision the appropriate cloud resources.
Example scenario: A company wants to move an on-premises database to the cloud with less than an hour of downtime. What would your migration plan include?
3.0Operations17%
- 3.1Configure appropriate resources to achieve observability.Scenario
- 3.2Configure appropriate scaling approaches.Scenario
- 3.3Use appropriate backup and recovery methods.Scenario
- 3.4Manage the life cycle of cloud resources.Scenario
Example scenario: An application slows down every Monday morning. Which metrics and scaling settings would you look at?
4.0Security19%
- 4.1Explain vulnerability management concepts.
- 4.2Compare and contrast aspects of compliance and regulation.
- 4.3Implement identity and access management.Scenario
- 4.4Apply security best practices.Scenario
- 4.5Apply security controls in the cloud.Scenario
- 4.6Monitor suspicious activities to identify common attacks.Scenario
Example scenario: A storage bucket with customer files was made public by mistake. What would you change, and how would you prevent it happening again?
5.0DevOps fundamentals10%
- 5.1Explain source control concepts.
- 5.2Explain concepts related to continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
- 5.3Explain concepts related to integration of systems.
- 5.4Explain the importance of tools used in DevOps environments.
Example scenario: A team deploys by copying files to servers by hand. What would a basic CI/CD pipeline change?
6.0Troubleshooting12%
- 6.1Troubleshoot deployment issues.Scenario
- 6.2Troubleshoot network issues.Scenario
- 6.3Troubleshoot security issues.Scenario
Example scenario: A new virtual machine cannot reach the internet, but others in the same network can. What would you check first?
Official CV0-004 exam objectives · CV0-004 (V4)
Format
- Questions
- Up to 90
- Duration
- 90 min
- Passing score
- 750 / 900
- Delivery
- Test centre or online
- Languages
- English, Japanese
Question types
Choose the best answer from the options, or the stated number of answers when a question asks for more than one.
CertUp example
A company wants its developers to deploy code without managing operating systems or servers. Which cloud service model fits best?
Show answer
B. PaaS provides the runtime and platform, so developers deploy code without managing servers. IaaS would still leave the operating system to them.
Complete a hands-on task in a simulated environment, such as configuring cloud resources or arranging components in a diagram.
CertUp example
A web server must accept web traffic from anyone, and SSH only from the office network 203.0.113.0/24. Select the inbound rules to apply.
Show answer
Allow TCP 443 from 0.0.0.0/0 and allow TCP 22 from 203.0.113.0/24. Web traffic is public, but administration is limited to the office range.
Make a study plan
Read the objectives and test yourself on a short set of questions. Choose one main course or book, check every objective against it, and practise in a free cloud account.
Most candidates spend 40–80 hours. Plan for the low end if you already work in cloud; plan for the high end if networking and security are new to you.
- 1Understand the examRead the syllabus and format, check you’re eligible and pick a target date.3 h
- 3Learn the core conceptsWork through one main course or book, topic by topic.36 h
- 4Practice with mock examsTake timed practice tests and review every mistake.18 h
- 5Prepare for exam dayBook the exam and check the ID and delivery rules.3 h
Learn the core concepts
Use the objectives as your main checklist, and one book or course to explain them. Pass reports say the objectives are the most reliable guide to what is tested.
Best bookCompTIA Cloud+ Study Guide: Exam CV0-004, 4th edition
Best video courseCompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-004)
Best with Coursera PlusCompTIA Cloud+ (Total Seminars)Practise in a real cloud. Use a free-tier account to build a virtual network, a VM, a storage bucket and an access policy, then break and fix each one.
Practice with mock exams
Use more than one question source, because pass reports say no single set matches the exam closely. Review every miss against the objectives.
Best on mobilePocket Prep CompTIA Cloud+
CompTIA Cloud+ Practice Test (V4)
TOTAL: CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-004): 4 Practice TestsAre you ready?
- You can explain every objective in your own words.
- You can choose a scaling, backup or access-control approach for a given scenario and explain why.
- You can finish a timed practice test with time left to review.
Prepare for exam day
Buy a voucher and schedule with Pearson VUE. The voucher is valid for 12 months, subject to the exam retirement date.
At a test centre
Testing from home
- Bring the identification listed in your appointment confirmation, with the same name as your booking.
- Arrive at the time specified in your confirmation and store personal belongings as instructed.
- Use the exam tutorial before the 90-minute timer starts.
- Run the OnVUE system test on the computer and connection you will use.
- Prepare a private room and clear your desk.
- Have your accepted ID ready and begin check-in at the time stated in your confirmation.
Advice from exam takers
Expect networking, security and recovery questions.
A CV0-003 candidate remembers ports, subnetting, licence types, TLS, IPsec, VPNs, disaster recovery, backups and migrations, and found the course practice tests easier than the exam.