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CompTIA ISS-003 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | CompTIA |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Intel® Server Specialist Certification Exam |
| Exam Number: | ISS-003 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice, Performance-based, Drag-and-drop |
| Passing Score: | 70% or 700/900 |
| Exam Price: | $200–$300 USD |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60–90 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | CompTIA Official Training |
| Exam Registration: | Register via Pearson VUE |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | In-person at Pearson VUE centers or online proctored |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; 18–24 months hands-on experience with Intel servers recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.comptia.org/ |
CompTIA ISS-003 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Troubleshooting and Diagnostics | 20% | - Power, boot, and POST issues - Hardware error isolation - Storage and network faults |
| Topic 2: Server Architecture and Components | 25% | - Processors, memory, and chipset - Intel server boards and systems - Power supply, chassis, and cooling |
| Topic 3: Management and Monitoring | 20% | - Firmware updates and maintenance - Sensor monitoring and alerts - Intel Server Management utilities |
| Topic 4: Virtualization and Advanced Features | 10% | - Security and reliability features - Intel VT-x, VT-d, and virtualization support |
| Topic 5: Installation and Configuration | 25% | - Network adapters and connectivity - Operating system deployment - BIOS/UEFI and BMC setup - RAID controllers and storage configuration |
CompTIA ISS-003 Exam: What Candidates Want to Know
CompTIA Intel® Server Specialist Certification is an official CompTIA certification exam, registered under the code ISS-003. Passing it awards the Intel® Server Specialist certification, a credential at the Intermediate level. The exam is demanding by design, and that difficulty is precisely what makes the credential meaningful for career development.
The CompTIA Intel® Server Specialist Certification exam presents 60–90 questions within 90 minutes. That is a brisk pace, and the candidates who handle it best are the ones who rehearsed it. Use the ActualPDF engine for full timed simulations, practice flagging and returning, and arrive on exam day with a pacing strategy already proven.
Passing CompTIA Intel® Server Specialist Certification takes 70% or 700/900, and official registration costs $200–$300 USD. Retakes bill the full $200–$300 USD again, so preparation is the least expensive insurance available. Let your ActualPDF practice scores guide the timing: book when you clear the requirement consistently, not occasionally.
No formal prerequisites; 18–24 months hands-on experience with Intel servers recommended
Policies get revised, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.
CompTIA Intel® Server Specialist Certification registration is handled through the official channels below.
For scheduling purposes: the exam is delivered In-person at Pearson VUE centers or online proctored.
Yes, CompTIA recommends the following training for CompTIA Intel® Server Specialist Certification candidates.
Complement any training with the 184 practice questions in the ActualPDF ISS-003 package, because repeated application is what turns course knowledge into a passing score.
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CompTIA Intel® Server Specialist Certification is organized into 5 official domains. The most heavily weighted are Installation and Configuration (25%), Management and Monitoring (20%), and Server Architecture and Components (25%). The full breakdown appears above on this page; study the weightings and your preparation priorities set themselves.
CompTIA Intel® Server Specialist Certification Sample Questions:
Question 1
You are explaining to a potential customer the benefits of having anembedded web server in the BMC of their R2224WTTYS system, and how using the TAB >server health >sensor readings enables monitoring of many onboard devices as a way of reducing failure and promoting continuous server uptime. You have elected to give him alist of some of the items that are continuously monitored by the BMC. Please choose those that are monitored. (Select ALL that apply).
A. Exhaust Air temperature 0C
B. HDD storage capacity
C. CPU VR Temperature in 0C
D. CPU TDP
E. Memory capacity
F. CPU Name and model number
G. CPU threads and VR usage in amps
H. System Airflow in CFM
I. System Fan speeds in RPM
J. Front panel temperature in 0C
Question 2
Your customer is looking for a Server System which will support two high-end GPGPU cards. As the Intel@ Server Specialistwhich of the following server systems would you recommend? (Select ALL that apply).
A. Intel@ Server System P4304CR2LFKN
B. Intel@ Server System P4308RPLSHDR
C. Intel@ Server System H2216XXKR2 and HNS2600KP
D. Intel@Server Chassis P4304XXMUXX and board S2600CW2
E. Intel@ Server System P4308RPLSHDR
Question 3
Your customer wants to build a data center and is looking for space-efficient solutions,which will accommodate HPC infrastructure. As an Intel@ Server specialist which of the following products would you advise for this, given the need for space-efficiency and onboard high speed interconnects?
A. Intel@ Server Board S2600WTT
B. Intel@ Compute Module HNS2600KP
C. Intel@Server Board S2600GZ
D. Intel@ Compute Module HNS2600TPF
Question 4
Your customer calls to complain that no virtual machines can be installed in the new server system so the business cannot consolidate their servers using virtualisation. How could you answer this question from the list below to be able to successfully install virtual machines?
A. He must enable Vt-m
B. He must enable Vt-x
C. He must enable Vt-d
D. He must enable Vt-c
E. He must enable Vt-p
Question 5
Which of the following applies to the term Unified Data Centre Fabric? (Select ALL that apply).
A. A convergence of different network protocols, such as iSCSI and FCoE to integrate seamlessly into an existing infrastructure.
B. iSCSI storage dedicated to each server in thefabric.
C. NAS connectivity for each of the connected servers in the fabric.
D. SAN connectivity to all servers using FCoE without the need to invest in dedicated fibre channel HBAs or a secondary infrastructure.
E. Data Centre Bridging does not allow lossless traffic via Ethernet making it suitable for SAN traffic.
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: A,C,H,I,J | Question 2 Answer: A,D | Question 3 Answer: D | Question 4 Answer: B | Question 5 Answer: A,D |
