Linux+ validates the competencies required of an early career system administrator supporting Linux systems.
150 questions with accurate answers
The new Linux+ is for the IT pro who will use Linux to manage everything from cars and smartphones to servers and supercomputers, as a vast number of enterprises use Linux in cloud, cybersecurity, mobile and web administration applications.
In the new Linux+, candidates are only required to pass one exam for certification. However, the new certification is no longer eligible for the LPI 2-for-1 offer.
Linux+ is the only job-focused Linux certification covering the latest foundational skills demanded by hiring managers.
Unlike other certifications, the new exam includes performance-based and multiple-choice questions to identify the employees who can do the job.
The exam covers tasks associated with all major distributions of Linux, setting the foundation for advanced vendor/distro-specific knowledge.
Linux+ covers common tasks in major distributions of Linux, including the Linux command line, basic maintenance, installing and configuring workstations, and networking.
Exam CodesXK0-004 Launch Date April 2, 2019
Exam Description Linux+ validates the skills of IT professionals with hands-on experience configuring, monitoring, and supporting servers running the Linux operating system. The new exam has an increased focus on the following topics: security, kernel modules, storage & virtualization, device management at an enterprise level, git & automation, networking & firewalls, server side & command line, server (vs. client-based) coverage, troubleshooting and SELinux.
Number of QuestionsMaximum of 90 questions
Type of QuestionsPerformance-based, Multiple Choice (Single Response), Multiple Response and Fill-in-the-Blank
Length of Test90 Minutes
Passing Score720 (on a scale of 100 to 900)
Languages
English, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish
Retirement
TBD - Usually three years after launch
Testing Provider Pearson VUE
Testing Centers
Online Testing
Price$338 USD
