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Linux Essentials

Provider: Pearson VUE
Format: Written examination; in-person test centre or OnVUE online delivery in English
Exam questions: Total questions: 40.
Time limit: 60 minutes

Examination outline

The Linux Operating System and Open Source Software (17.5%)
- Linux Distributions
- Major Open Source Applications
- Open Source Software and Licensing
- Linux Usage
Command Line Basics (22.5%)
- Command Line Usage
- Documentation, Man Pages and Usage Information
- Files, Directories and Paths
- File and Directory Management
Data Processing (22.5%)
- File Archives and Compression
- Redirections and String Processing
- Shell Scripting Basics
Linux System Administration Basics (20%)
- Linux Installation and Provisioning
- Computer Hardware and Device Access
- Processes and Log Messages
- Network Configuration
Security and File System Permissions (17.5%)
- Remote Logins, File Transfers and Elevated Permissions
- User and Group Management
- File System Permissions and Ownership
- Special Directories and Files

Examination sources

LPI Linux Essentials 2.0 objectives
Heading and version / About Objective Weights; Objectives 011–015, including all 19 objective descriptions, knowledge areas and partial utility lists
LPI Linux Essentials 2.0 objectives
Version heading; Candidate Description; Exams and Requirements
LPI FAQ
General FAQ / Why do you use written tests?
LPI certification development standards
Technical review / Appropriateness of distractors; Angoff study
LPI releases Linux Essentials 2.0
Release announcement, opening paragraphs and language availability
LPI getting started
Steps 4 and 5; What to expect after your exam
LPI Linux Essentials overview
Current version; test-centre and OnVUE language availability

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