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CompTIA LX0-103 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | CompTIA |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | CompTIA Linux+ [Powered by LPI] - Exam 1 |
| Exam Number: | LX0-103 |
| Related Certifications: | CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI LPIC-1 (Linux Administrator) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Available Languages: | German, Portuguese (Brazil), Chinese (Traditional), English, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified) |
| Passing Score: | 500 (on a scale of 200-800) |
| Exam Format: | Fill-in-the-Blank, Multiple Choice |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 5 years (historical CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI program) |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Price: | USD 200 (historical, per exam; region-dependent) |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Pearson VUE authorized testing centers (historical onsite delivery; availability depended on region and program status). |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisite. Passing both LX0-103 and LX0-104 qualified candidates for the historical CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI certification and LPIC-1 equivalency. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.lpi.org/our-certifications/lpic-1-overview/ |
CompTIA LX0-103 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Devices, Linux Filesystems and Filesystem Hierarchy Standard | - Manage storage and filesystems
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| Topic 2: GNU and Unix Commands | - Work efficiently from the command line
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| Topic 3: Linux Installation and Package Management | - Install Linux and manage packages
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| Topic 4: System Architecture | - Determine and configure hardware settings
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The official outline for the LX0-103 exam highlights these domains:
- Devices, Linux Filesystems and Filesystem Hierarchy Standard ()
- GNU and Unix Commands ()
- System Architecture ()
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No formal prerequisite. Passing both LX0-103 and LX0-104 qualified candidates for the historical CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI certification and LPIC-1 equivalency.
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CompTIA Linux+ [Powered by LPI] - Exam 1 Sample Questions:
Which of the following commands brings a system running SysV init into a state in which it is safe to perform maintenance tasks? (Choose TWO correct answers.)
- A. init 1
- B. shutdown -R 1 now
- C. runlevel 1
- D. telinit 1
- E. shutdown -single now
Correct Answer: A,D 🗳️
Which shell command is used to continue background execution of a suspended command?
- A. cont
- B. bg
- C. :&
- D. &
- E. exec
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
Which of the following commands will NOT update the modify timestamp on the file /tmp/myfile.txt?
- A. sed -ie "s/1/2/" /tmp/myfile.txt
- B. echo -n "Hello" >>/tmp/myfile.txt
- C. file /tmp/myfile.txt
- D. touch /tmp/myfile.txt
- E. echo "Hello" >/tmp/myfile.txt
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
What is the difference between the i and a commands of the vi editor?
- A. i (independent rows) starts every new line at the first character whereas a (aligned rows) keeps the indentation of the previous line.
- B. i (insert) inserts text before the current cursor position whereas a (append) inserts text after the cursor.
- C. i (interactive) requires the user to explicitly switch between vi modes whereas a (automatic) switches modes automatically.
- D. i (interrupt) temporarily suspends editing of a file to the background whereas a (abort) terminates editing.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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Which command will display messages from the kernel that were output during the normal boot sequence?
Correct Answer:
dmesg, /bin/dmesg
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