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Every objective on CompTIA Linux+ XK0-006 (V8), which topics cover it, and how many practice questions target it. This page is generated from topic frontmatter and the question banks, so it cannot drift from what is actually written.
- Objectives with a topic
- 29 of 29 (100%)
- Objectives with questions
- 29 of 29 (100%)
- Questions written
- 292 (exam is 90 in 90 min)
1.0 System Management
| Objective | Topics | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1Explain basic Linux concepts. | 9 | |
| 1.2Summarize Linux device management concepts and tools. | 9 | |
| 1.3Given a scenario, manage storage in a Linux system. | 15 | |
| 1.4Given a scenario, manage network services and configurations on a Linux server. | 10 | |
| 1.5Given a scenario, manage a Linux system using common shell operations. | 10 | |
| 1.6Given a scenario, perform backup and restore operations for a Linux server. | 9 | |
| 1.7Summarize virtualization on Linux systems. | 6 |
2.0 Services and User Management
| Objective | Topics | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1Given a scenario, manage files and directories on a Linux system. | 11 | |
| 2.2Given a scenario, perform local account management in a Linux environment. | 10 | |
| 2.3Given a scenario, manage processes and jobs in a Linux environment. | 11 | |
| 2.4Given a scenario, configure and manage software in a Linux environment. | 10 | |
| 2.5Given a scenario, manage Linux using systemd. | 9 | |
| 2.6Given a scenario, manage applications in a container on a Linux server. | 9 |
3.0 Security
| Objective | Topics | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| 3.1Summarize authorization, authentication, and accounting methods. | 9 | |
| 3.2Given a scenario, configure and implement firewalls on a Linux system. | 10 | |
| 3.3Given a scenario, apply operating system (OS) hardening techniques on a Linux system. | 10 | |
| 3.4Explain account hardening techniques and best practices. | 8 | |
| 3.5Explain cryptographic concepts and technologies in a Linux environment. | 8 | |
| 3.6Explain the importance of compliance and audit procedures. | 9 |
4.0 Automation, Orchestration, and Scripting
| Objective | Topics | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| 4.1Summarize the use cases and techniques of automation and orchestration in a Linux environment. | 11 | |
| 4.2Given a scenario, perform automated tasks using shell scripting. | 11 | |
| 4.3Summarize Python basics used for Linux system administration. | 8 | |
| 4.4Given a scenario, implement version control using Git. | 8 | |
| 4.5Summarize best practices and responsible uses of artificial intelligence (AI). | 7 |
5.0 Troubleshooting
| Objective | Topics | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| 5.1Summarize monitoring concepts and configurations in a Linux system. | 11 | |
| 5.2Given a scenario, analyze and troubleshoot hardware, storage, and Linux OS issues. | 14 | |
| 5.3Given a scenario, analyze and troubleshoot networking issues on a Linux system. | 13 | |
| 5.4Given a scenario, analyze and troubleshoot security issues on a Linux system. | 15 | |
| 5.5Given a scenario, analyze and troubleshoot performance issues. | 12 |
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