Free SK0-005 practice test — 414+ SK0-005 practice questions with detailed explanations across all 4 official SK0-005 exam domains. Every set is scored and drawn from the live question bank — so you practise exactly what the exam tests, not outdated dumps.
Courseiva includes 414+ CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 practice questions across the official exam domains.
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This free SK0-005 practice test mirrors the structure and difficulty of the real CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 exam. Every question is written against the official 2026 exam blueprint published by CompTIA, ensuring you practise exactly what the exam tests — not last year's objectives.
The SK0-005 blueprint is divided into 4 weighted domains. Questions on this page are distributed proportionally across each domain, so the mix you see here reflects the same weighting you'll face on exam day. High-weight domains like server-administration and server-hardware-installation-management contribute the most questions, meaning focused practice on these areas gives you the highest return on study time.
SK0-005 Exam Blueprint — 4 Domains
server-administration
server-hardware-installation-management
security-disaster-recovery
troubleshooting
30 numbered sets, 4 domain question banks, and targeted sessions — every page is a unique set of questions.
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Each chapter page covers one topic in depth — theory, key concepts, and focused practice questions. Use these to close knowledge gaps before returning to full practice tests.
Getting the most from practice questions requires more than just clicking through answers. Here is the study method used by candidates who pass SK0-005 on their first attempt:
Answer before revealing
Read each SK0-005 question fully, eliminate obviously wrong choices, then commit to an answer before clicking to reveal. This active recall process is what builds lasting knowledge.
Read every explanation
Even when you answer correctly, read the full explanation. Knowing WHY the right answer is correct — and why the distractors are wrong — is what separates a 750 score from a 900 score.
Track weak domains
Note which SK0-005 domains you get wrong most often. Then do a targeted 20-30 question session focused only on that domain until your accuracy improves.
Simulate exam pacing
The real SK0-005 is 90 minutes long. Use timed sessions to build the concentration and pacing you will need on exam day.
Most candidates who pass SK0-005 on their first attempt report doing between 400 and 800 practice questions over 4–8 weeks of preparation. With 414+ questions in the Courseiva bank, you have more than enough material to build that repetition without seeing the same question twice.
Answer each question to reveal the full explanation and correct answer. This starter set is drawn from all 4 exam domains in blueprint proportion. Use the session selector to start a longer focused practice run.
A system administrator is setting up a new server and needs to ensure that the server's time is synchronized with an external time source. Which protocol should be used?
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A technician is installing a used 2U rack server that was pulled from another rack. The server's rail kit is rated for a maximum load of 35 kg, and the chassis weighs 32 kg with no drives installed. Before sliding the chassis onto the rails, which of the following should the technician do FIRST?
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An organization wants to test its disaster recovery plan with minimal disruption to business operations and minimal cost. The test should verify the plan's effectiveness by discussing scenarios. Which type of test should they perform?
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A server administrator is troubleshooting a Windows Server 2022 that cannot connect to a remote iSCSI target. The server has two network adapters: one for LAN traffic and one dedicated to iSCSI. The administrator verifies that the iSCSI adapter has a valid IP address, can ping the target, and that the iSCSI service is running. However, the iSCSI initiator shows the target as unavailable. Which action should the administrator take next?
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A company's backup policy sends nightly backups to a tape library in the same building as the production servers. A recent fire destroyed the server room, and the tapes were damaged by heat and water. Which change BEST addresses this single point of failure?
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A server administrator is troubleshooting a Windows Server 2019 system that reports a stop error (blue screen) with the code CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED. The server reboots automatically and then works normally for a few hours before the error recurs. The administrator has already updated all drivers and installed the latest Windows updates. Which action should the administrator take next to gather more detailed diagnostic information about the crashes?
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A company uses a two-node failover cluster for a critical application. The cluster nodes are located in the same data center, and the quorum configuration uses a file share witness on a separate server in the same data center. During a major power outage, both cluster nodes and the file share witness server lose power. What is the impact on cluster availability?
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A server administrator is troubleshooting a server that is unable to connect to the network. The administrator checks the NIC and sees that the link light is off. Which of the following is the FIRST thing the administrator should check?
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A database server running on a Linux VM has started experiencing periodic crashes. The VM is hosted on an ESXi hypervisor. The system logs show entries: 'kernel: Out of memory: Kill process 12345 (mysqld) score 700 or sacrifice child'. The VM has 16GB RAM allocated and no memory overcommitment on the host. The DBA reports that the database workload hasn't increased. Which of the following actions should be taken FIRST to diagnose the issue?
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A server configured with RAID 5 has two failed drives. The array is offline and critical data is inaccessible. The administrator has replacement drives available. What should the administrator do to restore the data and array with minimal data loss?
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A technician is preparing to install a new rack-mount server that will host a database requiring high random read performance. The server's chassis supports up to eight 2.5-inch drive bays, and the technician must choose a drive technology that provides the lowest latency and highest IOPS. Which of the following drive types should the technician select?
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A server administrator receives alerts that a production Linux server is unresponsive. After connecting via out-of-band management, the administrator sees a message indicating a kernel panic. The system was recently updated with a new storage driver. Which of the following should the administrator do FIRST to troubleshoot this issue?
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A server administrator is troubleshooting a Windows Server 2022 host that presents a RAID 10 array to the operating system as a single 2 TB volume. Users report that write performance to a database on this volume has degraded sharply over the past week, and the array's management utility shows all member drives as online with no rebuild in progress. Which of the following should the administrator check FIRST to identify the cause?
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A small accounting firm runs a single physical server that hosts all of its line-of-business applications. The owner wants a backup strategy that allows the entire server, including the operating system, applications, and data, to be restored to dissimilar hardware after a catastrophic failure. Which backup type should the administrator implement?
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A security administrator is configuring a Linux server to allow only SSH and HTTPS traffic from a specific management subnet while blocking all other inbound traffic. The server has two network interfaces: eth0 (public) and eth1 (management). Which command should the administrator use to view the current iptables rules with line numbers to identify the rule positions before modifying them?
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A company runs a critical application on a physical server with four 15,000 RPM SAS drives in a hardware RAID 5 array. Users report that write performance has degraded significantly during peak hours. Performance monitoring shows high disk queue length. The administrator wants to improve write performance without sacrificing redundancy or adding more drives. Which of the following should the administrator implement?
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A company's file server is running low on disk space. The administrator notices that the volume hosting user home directories is nearly full, with only 10 GB free out of 2 TB. Users report that they cannot save new files. The administrator needs to free up space immediately without deleting any user data. Which of the following should the administrator do FIRST?
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A company's datacenter is in a region prone to flooding. Management requires that a copy of nightly backups be stored where a regional flood cannot destroy both the production data and the backup copy, and that the copy be retrievable within 24 hours. Which strategy BEST meets these requirements?
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A Linux server is experiencing random reboots. The administrator checks the system logs and finds multiple entries indicating a machine check exception (MCE). The server is running the latest kernel and all firmware is up to date. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the reboots?
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An administrator must choose a physical security control for a new server room door that will allow staff to enter quickly during an emergency while still recording who entered and when. Which solution BEST fits?
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A structured study plan dramatically increases your chances of passing SK0-005 on the first attempt. The most effective approach combines reading the official CompTIA documentation or a study guide, watching video explanations for difficult concepts, and then reinforcing everything with daily practice questions.
We recommend the following weekly structure for SK0-005 preparation:
Cover each SK0-005 domain systematically. Read the exam objectives, watch explanatory content, and do 10–20 practice questions per domain to test understanding as you go.
Run full 50–60 question mixed sessions daily. Review every wrong answer in detail. Identify which domains are consistently scoring below 70% and revisit those study materials.
Do 100–120 question timed sessions to simulate real exam conditions. Aim for consistent scores above 80% before booking your exam date. A score above 80% in practice typically translates to a passing SK0-005 score.
On exam day, the SK0-005 tests your ability to apply knowledge to realistic scenarios — not just recall definitions. This is why reading explanations and understanding the reasoning behind every answer matters more than simply grinding question volume. Use the high-count sessions (100, 120) in the final weeks as your confidence benchmark.
Time limit
90 min
Official time limit
Passing score
750 (scale 100–900)
Published by the vendor
The SK0-005 exam uses scaled scoring, so a passing score of 750 (scale 100–900) is not a percentage of questions answered correctly; the conversion accounts for question difficulty. Consistently scoring above 75–80% on practice tests puts you in a strong position.
SK0-005 includes performance-based questions (PBQs) alongside standard multiple-choice. PBQs ask you to complete simulated tasks in a lab environment. The domain knowledge you build here applies equally to both question types.
Multiple-choice and performance-based questions covering IT security, networking, and operations.
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Every question is written against the official SK0-005 exam blueprint published by CompTIA. Our questions follow the same wording style, scenario complexity, and answer structure as the actual exam. They are original questions — not brain dumps — so you learn the underlying concepts and reasoning, not just memorised answers. Candidates who study with brain dumps often pass but have no transferable knowledge; Courseiva questions make you genuinely competent.
Most candidates who pass SK0-005 on their first attempt do 30–60 questions per day. Use the Quick 10 session for daily warm-ups when you are short on time. On study days, run a 50 or 60-question session to build stamina. Reserve 100 and 120-question sessions for the final two weeks when you want to simulate real exam conditions and benchmark your readiness.
The SK0-005 covers 4 domains: server-administration, server-hardware-installation-management, security-disaster-recovery, troubleshooting. Each domain carries a different weight, so allocate your study time accordingly. The highest-weighted domains — server-administration and server-hardware-installation-management — should receive the most attention.
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