This PDF slide deck offers a detailed overview of the CompTIA Linux+ certification and related information. It covers what CompTIA is, the scope and structure of the CompTIA Linux+ exam, key exam details, potential job opportunities for certification holders, popular IT certifications, and the overall CompTIA certification path

1. CompTIA Linux+

2. CompTIA
● Stands for Computing Technology Industry Association
● Offers vendor-neutral certification for IT professionals
● Known for trusted credentials such as:
○ CompTIA A+ (IT fundamentals & support)
○ CompTIA Network+ (networking)
○ CompTIA Security+ (cybersecurity)
○ CompTIA Linux+ (Linux system administration)
● Endorsed by companies like Microsoft , Cisco and HP
● https://www.comptia.org/

3. CompTIA Linux+
● A certification focused on Linux system administration skills.
● Exam Code: XK0-005 (current as of 2024)
● Validates abilities in:
○ Command-line operations
○ System management
○ Networking & security
○ Scripting & automation
● Covers multiple Linux distributions (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian, Red Hat)

4. Overview
● XK0-005 is the current exam version (launched in 2022)
● Maximum number of questions: 90 (actual number varies)
● Exam format includes Multiple-choice and Performance-based (real-world, hands-o
simulations)
● Scoring:
○ Scored on a 100–900 scale
○ Passing score: 720
● Duration: 90 minutes
● Cost: Approx. USD 207(may vary by country and provider)
● Source: https://www.comptia.org/certifications/linux#buyoptions

5. ● Exam Retirement: TBD, typically 3 years after launch
● No mandatory prerequisites
● Recommended:
○ 12 months of hands-on Linux admin experience
○ CompTIA A+, Network+, and Server+ for foundational knowledge
● Testing provider: Pearson VUE
● Delivery Methods:
○ In-person at authorized testing centers
○ Online proctored testing from home

6. Exam Pricing
Source: https://www.comptia.org/certifications/linux#buyoptions

7. Popular Certification
Source: https://www.comptia.org/certifications

8. Certifications Path
Source: https://www.comptia.org/certifications

9. Job Opportunities
Here are some job opportunities after earning CompTIA Linux+ :
● Linux System Administrator
● Junior DevOps Engineer
● Technical Support Specialist
● Cloud Administrator
● Network Operations Technician

10. SUMMARY
Detail Information
Exam Code XK0-005
Cost USD 207 (Varies by country and testing provider)
Total Questions Maximum of 90 questions
Minimum Passing Score 720 (on a scale of 100–900)
Exam Length 90 minutes
Prerequisites None
Recommended Background 12 months Linux experience, CompTIA A+, Network+,
and Server+ recommended