The Linux course and exam are based on the following Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):

1 System Management
The candidate can…
1.1 Summarize Linux fundamentals.
1.2 Given a scenario, manage files and directories.
1.3 Given a scenario, configure and manage storage using the appropriate tools.
1.4 Given a scenario, configure and use the appropriate processes and services.
1.5 Given a scenario, use the appropriate networking tools or configuration files.
1.6 Given a scenario, build and install software.
1.7 Given a scenario, manage software configurations.
2 Security
The candidate can…
2.1 Summarize the purpose and use of security best practices in a Linux environment.
2.2 Given a scenario, implement identity management.
2.3 Given a scenario, implement and configure firewalls.
2.4 Given a scenario, configure and execute remote connectivity for system management.
2.5 Given a scenario, apply the appropriate access controls.
3 Scripting, Containers and Automation
The candidate can…
3.1 Given a scenario, create simple shell scripts to automate common tasks.
3.2 Given a scenario, perform basic container operations.
3.3 Given a scenario, perform basic version control using Git.
3.4 Summarize common infrastructure as code technologies.
3.5 Summarize container, cloud, and orchestration concepts.
4 Troubleshooting
The candidate can…
4.1 Given a scenario, analyze and troubleshoot storage issues.
4.2 Given a scenario, analyze and troubleshoot network resource issues.
4.3 Given a scenario, analyze and troubleshoot central processing unit (CPU) and memory issues.
4.4 Given a scenario, analyze and troubleshoot user access and file permissions.
4.5 Given a scenario, use systemd to diagnose and resolve common problems with a Linux system.

You will need to use a special browser that uses camera proctoring while you take the exam. The exam consists of forty (40) multiple choice questions. Each question has three (3) answer options, exactly one (1) of which is correct. You should answer all questions, since there is no penalty for questions answered incorrectly, but you will not get any points for questions left unanswered.  To pass, you must answer at least 27 questions correctly. You will have 60 minutes to take the exam.

Ordering the exam entitles you to sit for one (1) exam attempt.

This is one of the eight exams you need to pass to earn the CCISO® diploma.