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Linux+ Certification

The Linux+ Certification recognizes the high demand for qualified Linux+ technicians. The Linux+ certification was created to represent an individual's knowledge and skills regarding Linux operating system proficiency. A person who has achieved their Linux+ certification has demonstrated the expertise representative of an individual with at least 6 months of practical experience with the Linux operating system. 

The skills and knowledge measured by this exam are derived from an industry-wide and worldwide job task analysis and a survey to validate the job task analysis. The survey results were used to weight the test domains and ensure that the weightings are representative of the job requirements.

This exam blueprint includes the test objectives and the relative weightings. The table below lists the domains measured by this examination and the extent to which they are represented in the examination. Example topics and concepts are included to clarify the test objectives and should not be construed as a comprehensive list of all the content of this exam.

Exam Objectives

Click each domain for an outline of each section for a an explanation of the Linux+ skills taught in PDF format.

Domain	% of Exam
1.0 Planning the Implementation	4%
2.0 Installation	12%
3.0 Configuration	15%
4.0 Administration	18%
5.0 System Maintenance	14%
6.0 Troubleshooting	18%
7.0 Identify, Install, and Maintain System Hardware	19%
Total	100%

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