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There are three levels of LPI certification. Details of Level 1 certification are as follows:

Requirements:

To complete Level 1, candidates must complete two exams:

• The 101 (formerly T1a) exam
• The 102 (formerly T1b) exam

Exams:

101 (formerly T1a): General Linux I

This exam tests basic capabilities in these areas:

• GNU & Unix commands
• Devices, Linux File Systems, Filesystem Hierarchy Standard
• Boot, Initialization, Shutdown, Run Levels
• Documentation
• Administrative Tasks

102 (formerly T1b): General Linux II

This exam tests basic capabilities in these areas:

• Hardware & Architecture
• Linux Installation and Package Management
• Kernel
• Text Editing, Processing, Printing
• Shells, Scripting, Programming, Compiling
• X
• Networking Fundamentals
• Networking Services
• Security

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