CompTIA Linux+ Practice Tests Exam XK0-005

The best test preparation resource for the CompTIA Linux+ certification exam

In the newly updated Third Edition of CompTIA Linux+ Practice Tests: Exam XK0-005, veteran Linux expert, Steve Suehring, delivers an instructive set of practice questions written to get you ready to ace the new XK0-005 test. Providing hundreds of domain-by-domain questions covering system management, security, scripting, containers, automation, and troubleshooting, the book helps you prepare for the exam with confidence and efficiency.

You’ll be able to pinpoint those areas you’ve mastered and those which require more study, as well as get a feel for the structure of the test itself. The book also offers:

• Hundreds of practice questions that reinforce your skills and knowledge
• A great way for practicing and aspiring Linux network and system administrators to improve their on-the-job skills
• One year of complimentary access after activation to the online Sybex test bank, where you can study and work through hundreds of questions

An indispensable resource for anyone preparing for the CompTIA Linux+ exam, CompTIA Linux+ Practice Tests: Exam XK0-005, Third Edition, is also a must-have for new and experienced sysadmins and network administrators seeking to identify areas of strength and weakness and improve their grasp of Linux systems.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

STEVE SUEHRING is a technical architect with extensive experience in technology and Linux. He is the author of several technology education books, and has worked as a systems engineer and security specialist, as well as in roles providing architectural direction to several different technology initiatives. He is an expert in JavaScript, Linux security, Windows Server certifications, Perl, and more.

Introduction xi

Chapter 1 System Management (Domain 1.0) 1

Chapter 2 System Operations and Maintenance (Domain 2.0) 49

Chapter 3 Scripting, Containers, and Automation (Domain 3.0) 83

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting (Domain 4.0) 113

Chapter 5 Practice Exam 157

Appendix Answers to the Review Questions 175

Chapter 1: System Management (Domain 1.0) 176

Chapter 2: System Operations and Maintenance (Domain 2.0) 197

Chapter 3: Scripting, Containers, and Automation (Domain 3.0) 211

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting (Domain 4.0) 224

Chapter 5: Practice Exam 241

Index 249

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