Exam objectives
XK0-005CompTIA Linux+ exam objectives
The published blueprint is the contract: the exam can only test what is on this list. Domains carry their official weightings, and objectives with a practice page link straight to questions written for that objective.
Titles and weightings from the official objectives. CompTIA exam page ↗
System Management
32%of exam- 1.1 Summarize Linux fundamentals.Practice
- 1.2 Given a scenario, manage files and directories.Practice
- 1.3 Given a scenario, configure and manage storage using the appropriate tools.Practice
- 1.4 Given a scenario, configure and use the appropriate processes and services.Practice
- 1.5 Given a scenario, use the appropriate networking tools or configuration files.Practice
- 1.6 Given a scenario, build and install software.Practice
- 1.7 Given a scenario, manage software configurations.Practice
Security
21%of exam- 2.1 Summarize the purpose and use of security best practices in a Linux environment.Practice
- 2.2 Given a scenario, implement identity management.Practice
- 2.3 Given a scenario, implement and configure firewalls.Practice
- 2.4 Given a scenario, configure and execute remote connectivity for system management.Practice
- 2.5 Given a scenario, apply the appropriate access controls.Practice
Scripting, Containers, and Automation
19%of exam- 3.1 Given a scenario, create simple shell scripts to automate common tasks.Practice
- 3.2 Given a scenario, perform basic container operations.Practice
- 3.3 Given a scenario, perform basic version control using Git.Practice
- 3.4 Summarize common infrastructure as code technologies.Practice
- 3.5 Summarize container, cloud, and orchestration concepts.Practice
Troubleshooting
28%of exam- 4.1 Given a scenario, analyze and troubleshoot storage issues.Practice
- 4.2 Given a scenario, analyze and troubleshoot network resource issues.Practice
- 4.3 Given a scenario, analyze and troubleshoot central processing unit (CPU) and memory issues.Practice
- 4.4 Given a scenario, analyze and troubleshoot user access and file permissions.Practice
- 4.5 Given a scenario, use systemd to diagnose and resolve common problems with a Linux system.Practice
Objectives marked Practice open a page of original questions written for that objective, each with a full explanation cited to CompTIA documentation.
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