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- Linux+ Study Guide |
CompTIA Linux+Free Linux+ study guides, practice tests etc. CompTIA specialise in providing vendor-neutral entry-level certifications for an ever growing range of certification tracks. CompTIA is an independent, non-profit organisation and their name stands for ‘Computing Technology Industry Association’. Their Linux+ certification is aimed toward entry-level candidates looking to gain a basic understanding of the Linux environment, but in an effort to bring the Linux+ certification track more in line with the offerings from the other vendors, CompTIA has upped the difficulty of the exam and made it more suitable for those with about 6 to 12 months experience with Linux (as opposed to the previous 0 – 6 months). Despite these measures some people feel that the CompTIA brand somewhat dilutes the Linux certification. This is purely a personal assessment down to each individual, but it certainly can’t do any harm to have this certification on your resume. If you’re new to Linux then you may want to consider the CompTIA Linux+ certification as the first step toward more advanced Linux goals.
One incidental advantage of taking on the CompTIA Linux certification is that the CompTIA name itself is becoming more recognizable through the other entry-level certifications that they offer and therefore may be more ‘employer aware’. Additionally, CompTIA certifications are becoming increasingly popular for those looking to get into the I.T. industry so you are more likely to find help and resources online to assist you with your studies. On the flip side, the more that CompTIA certifications become synonymous with entry-level candidates, and the more of them that achieve these certifications, the less weight your certification will hold. Just some points to consider. The CompTIA Linux+ exam consists of 94 multi-choice questions and 90 minutes in which to answer them. The format of the exam is conventional (meaning non-adaptive) and the passing score is 655 from a scale of 100 to 900. Although the exam is ostensibly aimed at those who have about 6 months Linux experience, opinions vary as to the actual difficulty of the exam. While topics such as planning, installation and configuring are covered, greater weight is afforded to areas such as general troubleshooting, maintenance and administration - so while this might not be as demanding as a practical, hands-on exam, you nevertheless need to know your way around a Linux installation. As with all Linux certifications, real world experience with troubleshooting and admin aspects of Linux can only increase your chances of passing this exam.
Recommended
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