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Exam Format
60 min
40
500
Entry Level
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$120 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
Validity
Lifetime (no expiration)
Not required - certification does not expire
010-160 Exam Topics and Domains
010-160 is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with CentOS, chmod, Debian, echo, and more.
1
The Linux Community and a Career in Open Source
18%
Linux Evolution and Popular Operating Systems
Linux History and Evolution
- Describe the Linux evolution and history
- Identify popular operating systems including Linux
- Understand Linux distributions and their purposes
- Know about embedded systems and cloud computing
Major Open Source Applications
Open Source Software Categories
- Identify major open source applications across categories
- Understand desktop, server, and development contexts
- Know popular programming languages and databases
- Recognize package management tools
Open Source Software and Licensing
Licensing and Philosophy
- Understand open source philosophy and licensing
- Know major open source licenses
- Understand free software concepts
- Identify FOSS business models
ICT Skills and Working in Linux
Desktop and Professional Skills
- Use desktop environments effectively
- Understand browser and email usage in Linux
- Apply basic security practices
- Work with office applications
2
Finding Your Way on a Linux System
23%
Command Line Basics
Shell Fundamentals
- Navigate the shell effectively
- Use basic shell syntax and quoting
- Work with environment variables
- Use command history and editing
Using the Command Line to Get Help
Help Systems
- Use man pages effectively
- Access various help systems
- Find appropriate documentation
- Interpret help syntax
Using Directories and Listing Files
File System Navigation
- Navigate Linux filesystem
- List files with various options
- Understand filesystem hierarchy
- Use absolute and relative paths
Creating, Moving and Deleting Files
File Management
- Create and manage files and directories
- Move and copy files effectively
- Remove files and directories safely
- Understand file types
3
The Power of the Command Line
23%
Archiving Files on the Command Line
File Archiving and Compression
- Create and extract archives
- Use various compression tools
- Combine tar with compression
- Work with zip files
Searching and Extracting Data from Files
Text Processing and Searching
- Search text using grep
- Use pipes to chain commands
- Redirect input and output
- Extract and manipulate text data
Turning Commands into a Script
Basic Shell Scripting
- Write basic shell scripts
- Make scripts executable
- Use variables and user input
- Implement simple logic
4
The Linux Operating System
15%
Choosing an Operating System
Operating System Selection
- Compare major operating systems
- Select appropriate Linux distribution
- Understand hardware requirements
- Know support cycles
Understanding Computer Hardware
Hardware Components
- Identify computer hardware components
- Understand storage technologies
- Query hardware information
- Know about device drivers
Where Data is Stored
Data Storage and Filesystem
- Understand filesystem hierarchy
- Know where system data is stored
- Access process information
- Find and read log files
Your Computer on the Network
Basic Networking
- Understand basic networking concepts
- Query network configuration
- Test network connectivity
- Troubleshoot basic network issues
5
Security and File Permissions
18%
Basic Security and Identifying User Types
User Types and Security Basics
- Understand user types in Linux
- Know root privileges and risks
- Use sudo appropriately
- Apply password security
Creating Users and Groups
User and Group Management
- Create and manage users
- Work with groups
- Understand user database files
- Manage user environments
Managing File Permissions and Ownership
File Permissions
- Understand Linux permissions model
- Change file permissions and ownership
- Use both symbolic and octal notation
- Set default permissions
Special Directories and Files
Special Permissions and Links
- Create and manage links
- Understand special permissions
- Know temporary directory behavior
- Apply sticky bit appropriately
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 010-160 earns the Linux Essentials Certificate certification. It sits in the Linux Professional track.
Next Level Options
Alternative Paths
- CompTIA Linux+ - XK0-005Alternative entry-level Linux certification
- RHCSA - EX200Red Hat specific Linux administration
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2018-10-29
- Announcement date: 2018-08-01
Updates
- Containerization Basics Docker/Podman Future versions may include container fundamentals • Release date: 2024-01-01
- SystemD Current Increased focus on systemd vs traditional init • Release date: Ongoing
- Cloud-Native Tools Various Cloud computing remains part of objectives • Release date: 2024
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Students and Entry-level IT professionals.
- Basic computer literacy
- Familiarity with operating system concepts
- Interest in open source technology