LPI Level 1

LPIC-1

LPIC-1 is an entry-level certification in IT and is part of the Linux Professional Institute (LPI) certification program.

Focus

The LPI Level 1 certification focuses on LPIC-1 focuses on fundamental knowledge of Linux system administration and is targeted at entry-level administrators.

Exam Duration

The LPI Level 1 exam duration is 90 minutes

Num of Question

The exam contains a total of 61 questions

Exam Fee

The exam fee is $160 USD.

Exam Validity

The CCRN-Pediatric certification is valid for LPI certifications do not have an expiration date. However, LPI recommends earning continuing education units (CEUs) to maintain knowledge and stay current with industry developments.Each certificate will also be linked to the LPIC LPI/Exam Numbers e.g. LPIC-1, [1]..

Prior Certification

• No prior certification is required.

Exam Format

The LPI Level 1 exam is a Multiple-choice questions. Some questions may also include fill-in-the-blank and hands-on type questions that will require you to perform live in a virtual environment.

Passing Conditions

To pass LPI Level 1 exam, applicants must achieve a minimum score of Pass with a score of 500/1500. For more information about the passing criteria, check the [LPI Passing Points policy page](https://www.lpi.org/en/certification/passing-points-policy/.).

Who Should Take

The target audience for the LPIC-1 certification includes: system administrators, technical support specialists, data analysts, network engineers, and those who are interested in pursuing a career in IT.

• Help Desk Technician
• Junior System Administrator
• Server Administrator
• Network Administrator
• Technical Support Specialist

Prerequisites

No prior work experience is required to take the LPIC-1 certification exam.

Or can substitute with certifications:

• N/A

Certification Process

• Step 1: Choose a Study Method
• Step 2: Study and Prepare for the Exam
• Step 3: Register and Schedule the Exam
• Step 4: Take the Exam
• Step 5: Pass the Exam and Get Certified

Domains with Weights

• Domain 1: Hardware (20%): Knowledge of basic hardware components and their functions, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Domain 2: Linux Installation and Package Administration (20%): Knowledge of Linux installation procedures, package management, and basic configuration files.
• Domain 3: Linux File Systems and File System Hierarchy Standard (20%): Knowledge of Linux file systems and file system hierarchy standard.
• Domain 4: Linux Processes (20%): Knowledge of process management, including process control, execution, and synchronization.
• Domain 5: User and Group Management (20%): Knowledge of user and group management, including user authentication, authorization, and password management.