This practice test covers the fundamentals of the Linux operating system and command line. The goal of this practice test is to provide academic institutions and students a “starting place” for learning the Linux operating system. Students who complete this practice test should understand Linux as an operating system, basic open source concepts, how Linux is used and the basics of the Linux command line.
This practice test implements a "practice as you read" approach to learning. Each learner will explore Linux command line concepts. These will provide a learning environment where students interact with the Linux operating system and build on their skills and knowledge as they progress through the course.
The Linux Essentials curriculum helps students prepare for the LPI Linux Essentials Professional Development Certificate. The Linux Essentials Professional Development Certificate exam topics:
1. The Linux community and a career in open source
2. Finding your way on a Linux system
3. The power of the command line
4. The Linux operating system
5. Security and file permissions
Knowledge of Linux is a helpful skill for a wide variety of careers in business and Information Technology fields. Many emerging and growing career opportunities including big data, cloud computing, cyber security, information systems, networking, programming and software development (to name a few) require basic to advanced knowledge of the Linux command line. During the course, students will study the following objectives:
Understand Linux as an operating system
Explain some of the considerations for choosing an operating system
Understand some of the basics of open source software and licensing
Acquire basic knowledge of working with Linux
Learn basic Linux command line skills
Learn how to use help commands and navigate help systems when using Linux
Basics of how to work with Linux files and directories
Searching and extracting data from Linux files
Basic understanding of the concept of scripting
Familiarity with the components of desktop and server computers
Knowing where data is stored on a Linux system
Querying vital network settings for a Linux computer on a Local Area Network
Identifying various types of users on a Linux system
Creating users and groups on a Linux system
Managing Linux file permissions and ownership
Understanding special Linux directories and files
