CompTIA Linux+ and LPIC Practice Tests: Exams LX0-103/LPIC-1 101-400, LX0-104/LPIC-1 102-400, LPIC-2 201, and LPIC-2 202

By Steve Suehring

Boost your Linux+/LPIC readiness with practice tests for all exam domains

CompTIA Linux+ and LPIC Practice Tests provide 100% coverage of all exam objectives for both the CompTIA Linux+ exams LX0-103 and LX0-104, and the LPIC exams 101-400, 102-400, and 201and 202, through 1,200+ expertly crafted practice questions. These easy to navigate practice questions cover the Linux+ and LPIC-1 exams, covering all 10 domains. The second part covers the LPIC-2 exam, covering all 13 LPIC-2 domains. An additional two 60-question practice exams per section help you gauge your readiness — and hone your test-taking strategy — well in advance of exam day, giving you the thorough preparation you need to approach the exam with confidence.

• You will also gain access to the Sybex interactive learning environment where you have access to all questions and can create your own practice tests based on areas further review is needed
• Master the skills and concepts on the LPIC-1 and the LPIC-2 exams
• Gauge your understanding with unique practice tests for each exam domain
• Identify weak points and prioritize your preparation
• Preview exam day with four 60-question practice exams

Practice tests are among the most effective exam preparation strategies. These tests are designed to mimic the Linux+, LPIC-1 and LPIC-2 exams, giving you the practice you need to ensure you are fully prepared. This book can be used alone or with the Sybex study guides and deluxe study guides. Start preparing for your Linux certification today.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Wiley
• Release date: Mar 29, 2017
• ISBN: 9781119372714

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CompTIA®

Linux+ and LPIC

Practice Tests

Exams LX0-103/LPIC-1 101-400,

LX0-104/LPIC-1 102-400,

LPIC-2 201, and LPIC-2 202

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Acknowledgments

After a certain point, writing acknowledgements becomes more difficult than writing the book itself. I’ve reached that point. I’ve stared at this page longer than any other one in this book. It’s impossible to thank adequately everyone who contributes, directly or indirectly, to something like a book. So I won’t. Well, okay, I will a bit.

Thanks to everyone at Delta Dental. I had a great experience, and it was an honor coming back. To the faculty at UWSP, thank you for welcoming and helping a new faculty member. Thank you Ken Brown and Gary Schwartz; it’s been a pleasure working with you both on another book.

Thanks to everyone at Ski’s, for providing the best of the best in both food and service. Of course, no acknowledgements section would be complete without a thank-you to Patti, Jess, Rob, Jim, and Tim at Partners, without whom these pages would have taken longer to write. And always, thank you Kent Laabs for keeping my gear habit going. Looking forward to the year.

About the Author

Steve Suehring is an Assistant Professor of Computing and New Media Technologies at the University of Wisconsin—Stevens Point. Prior to joining the faculty in 2015, Steve gained 20 years of field experience in a variety of technical engineering, system and network administration, and system architectural roles. Steve has written several books and has served as an editor for LinuxWorld magazine.

Contents

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Introduction

Linux+ Certification

How This Book Is Organized

How to Use This Book and the Interactive Online Learning Environment and Test Bank

CompTIA Linux+ Practice Tests: Objective Map

Part I CompTIA Linux+/LPIC-1

Chapter 1 System Architecture (Domain 101)

Chapter 2 Linux Installation and Package Management(Domain 102)

Chapter 3 GNU and Unix Commands (Domain 103)

Chapter 4 Devices, Linux Filesystems, and the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (Domain 104)

Chapter 5 Working with Shells, Scripting, and Data Management (Domain 105)

Chapter 6 Understanding User Interfaces and Desktops (Domain 106)

Chapter 7 Administrative Tasks (Domain 107)

Chapter 8 Essential System Services (Domain 108)

Chapter 9 Networking Fundamentals (Domain 109)

Chapter 10 Security (Domain 110)

Part II LPIC-2

Chapter 11 Capacity Planning (Topic 200)

Chapter 12 Linux Kernel (Topic 201)

Chapter 13 System Startup (Topic 202)

Chapter 14 Filesystems and Devices (Topic 203)

Chapter 15 Advanced Storage Device Administration (Topic 204)

Chapter 16 Networking Configuration (Topic 205)

Chapter 17 System Maintenance (Topic 206)

Chapter 18 Domain Name Server (Topic 207)

Chapter 19 HTTP Services (Topic 208)

Chapter 20 File Sharing (Topic 209)

Chapter 21 Network Client Management (Topic 210)

Chapter 22 E-Mail Services (Topic 211)

Chapter 23 System Security (Topic 212)

Chapter 24 Practice Test 1

Chapter 25 Practice Test 2

Chapter 26 Practice Test 3

Chapter 27 Practice Test 4

Appendix Answers to Review Questions

Chapter 1: System Architecture (Domain 101)

Chapter 2: Linux Installation and Package Management(Domain 102)

Chapter 3: GNU and Unix Commands (Domain 103)

Chapter 4: Devices, Linux Filesystems, and the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (Domain 104)

Chapter 5: Working with Shells, Scripting, and Data Management (Domain 105)

Chapter 6: Understanding User Interfaces and Desktops (Domain 106)

Chapter 7: Administrative Tasks (Domain 107)

Chapter 8: Essential System Services (Domain 108)

Chapter 9: Networking Fundamentals (Domain 109)

Chapter 10: Security (Domain 110)

Chapter 11: Capacity Planning (Topic 200)

Chapter 12: Linux Kernel (Topic 201)

Chapter 13: System Startup (Topic 202)

Chapter 14: Filesystems and Devices (Topic 203)

Chapter 15: Advanced Storage Device Administration (Topic 204)

Chapter 16: Networking Configuration (Topic 205)

Chapter 17: System Maintenance (Topic 206)

Chapter 18: Domain Name Server (Topic 207)

Chapter 19: HTTP Services (Topic 208)

Chapter 20: File Sharing (Topic 209)

Chapter 21: Network Client Management (Topic 210)

Chapter 22: E-Mail Services (Topic 211)

Chapter 23: System Security (Topic 212)

Chapter 24: Practice Test 1

Chapter 25: Practice Test 2

Chapter 26: Practice Test 3

Chapter 27: Practice Test 4

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Introduction

CompTIA Linux+ and LPIC Practice Tests is a companion volume to the CompTIA Linux+ Study Guide. This book helps you to prepare for the certification exams by testing your knowledge of the concepts and terminology being used on the exam. Within the book are 1,201 questions, answers, and explanations covering the range of topics necessary for the exams.

Each of the chapters within the book contains questions specific to a section of the exam. There are also four longer practice exams that encompass questions from a given domain. This book is intended to be used in conjunction with the corresponding certification-related books, and it can be used to find areas that you may need to emphasize for further study.

Linux+ Certification

CompTIA certifications are notable for the added benefits that can be found by certificate holders. Linux+ certification is a way to prove that you possess the knowledge necessary to perform job-related duties for Linux administration.

The Linux+ certification covers several important topics for Linux administration, and it helps to prepare you for the things you'll need to do with a Linux server. Included among the areas tested are installation, compiling and installing server software, and security. These topics are vital to the everyday job of a Linux administrator.

Importantly, the certification exams are not tied to a particular distribution but rather to the broad Linux ecosystem. This better prepares you for the variety of Linux flavors that you'll encounter at a given employer or job.

How This Book Is Organized

This book consists of two sections, each based on one of the two exams involved in the Linux+ and LPIC certification series. The book has a chapter dedicated to each of the relevant domains. At the end of the book, there are also four longer practice exams corresponding to a given set of domains.

Each chapter begins with a list of the objective domains covered in that chapter. While the questions themselves draw from those objectives, you can expect to draw on other knowledge relevant to being a Linux administrator.

Wiley Logo   The review questions and final review tests included in this book are not derived from the actual Linux+ exam questions. They serve to provide exposure to the underlying content and to deliver a comparable testing vehicle for you to prepare for the exam. It will not be a useful exercise to memorize the answers to these questions and assume that doing so will enable you to pass the exam. The underlying subject matter is the important focus of your studies so that you will be able to pass the exam.

Congratulations on the decision to demonstrate your Linux administration skills with this certification.

How to Use This Book and the Interactive Online Learning Environment and Test Bank

This book includes 1200 practice test questions, which will help you get ready to pass the Linux+ and LPIC exams. The interactive online learning environment that accompanies the CompTIA Linux+ and LPIC Practice Tests provides a rubust test bank to help you prepare for the certification exams and increase your chances of passing them the first time! By using this test bank, you can identify weak areas up front and then develop a solid studying strategy using each of these robust testing features.

The test bank also offers four practice exams. Take these practice exams just as if you were taking the actual exam (without any reference material). When you’ve finished the first exam, move on to the next one to solidify your test-taking skills. If you get more than 90 percent of the answers correct, you’re ready to take the certification exams.

Wiley Logo   The Sybex Interactive Online Test Bank can be accessed at http://www.wiley.com/go/Sybextestprep.

CompTIA Linux+ Practice Tests: Objective Map