Linux Essentials 'Before you get started'

The Linux Essentials course is designed to prepare you for...

• life as a Linux Engineer.

• work in the IT field.

• the LPI Professional Development Certificate.

• back end network support jobs.

Answer explanation

According to NDG, in the "Before You Get Started" section 1. The NDG Linux Essentials course is designed to prepare you for the Linux Professional Institute Linux Essentials Professional Development Certificate, which validates a demonstrated understanding of:

- FOSS, the various communities, and licenses

- Knowledge of open source applications in the workplace as they relate to closed source equivalents

- Basic concepts of hardware, processes, programs and the components of the Linux - Operating System

- How to work on the command line and with files

- How to create and restore compressed backups and archives

- System security, users/groups and file permissions for public and private directories

How to create and run simple scripts

To obtain the Linux Essentials Professional Development Certificate you must pass Linux Essentials (LPI-010). What are some topics covered in the LPI-010 exam? (select all that apply)

• Finding your way on a Linux system

• The power of the command line

• Security and file permissions

• Evidence that Linux is the most powerful OS

Answer explanation

To obtain the Linux Essentials Professional Development Certificate you must pass Linux Essentials (LPI-010) which covers:

- The Linux community and a career in open source

- Finding your way on a Linux system

- The power of the command line

- The Linux operating system

- Security and file permissions

If you have little or no Linux Experience this course will be too challenging for you. (T or F)

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Do not be concerned if you have little or no Linux experience. This course is the perfect starting place designed to teach all of the concepts from square one. However, if you do not find this material challenging enough, consider starting with NDG Introduction to Linux I, a more rigorous introductory course.

Which of the following attributes apply to the Linux Professional Institute (LPI)? (select all that apply)

• The leading Linux certification organization

• Globally recognized Linux skills certification

• New organization, less than 5 years old

• Founded by Elon Musk and Bill Gates

Answer explanation

The Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is the leading Linux certification and workforce development organization that is committed to helping students and professionals grow their career opportunities in Linux and Open Source. With over 15 years of experience, LPI offers one of the most comprehensive, globally recognized Linux skills certification programs.

While conceptualized as early as 1998, they are a non-profit incorporated in 1999.

Early contributors to the creation of LPI were Dan York, Linuxcare, & Jon "maddog" Hall.

The LPI difference from most other IT certifications was that LPI would agree on the following:

1. LPI would be non profit.

2. Neutral with regard to vendors, open source operating systems, and software distributions.

3. Opposed to using certification as a tool to sell "official training".

4. Psychometrically-validated.

5. Multilingual and globally accessible.

Why is validating your Linux skills important? (select all that apply)

• Certification shows decision-makers that you have relevant skills

• Grants you the title 'Linux Master Cheese' which you can put on your resume so that people recognize who they're talking to.

• Expands your knowledge and provides the widest range of job opportunities

• Linux skills apply to big data, cloud, network, mobile, IoT, and other open source tech.

Answer explanation

When looking for your next internship, job, or promotion it’s important to have the right Linux skills and knowledge for the position. The Linux Essentials Professional Development Certificate is a trusted credential that can be a great first step toward LPI’s professional LPIC certification track or it can be a great way to show decision-makers that you have the skills and abilities to do the job whether that’s in big data, cloud, network, mobile or open source technologies that rely on Linux.

LPI offered credentials that are recognized industry-wide are a great way to validate skills across all Linux distributions; to give you a core knowledge and the widest range of job opportnities.

The credential discussed is for LPI Exam code 010-160. How long is that accreditation valid before you have to recertify?

• 3 years

• 5 years

• Lifetime, never requires recertification

• I should have clicked that image link on 2.1 to learn more about LPI Linux Essentials Certification

Answer explanation

https://www.lpi.org/our-certifications/linux-essentials-overview

Current version: 1.6 (Exam code 010-160)

Objectives: 010-160

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this certification

Requirements: Passing the Linux Essentials 010 exam. The Linux Essentials exam contains 40 questions and must be completed within 60 minutes.

Validity period: Lifetime

Linux skills enhance many ICT job roles; A few are grouped and listed below.

(select all that apply)

• Developers: Front End / Back End Web, Java, Python, PHP, Mobile, SQL, and Embedded Systems.

• Linux skills are important for some industry pros but they're pretty limited.

• Administrators: Cloud, Database, DevOps, IT Support, and more.

• Engineers: Cloud Architect, Microsoft Systems, Networking, Data Analyst, Security.

The full NDG Linux Essentials course includes 18 modules and exams. Plus a midterm exam, second term final exam, and Full comprehensive final. Followed by four challenge labs. Our course will guide you through the Midterm (first 9 modules). The rest would rely solely on your efforts to certify.

The question is, do you plan to put in the additional effort to certify?

• Yes

• No