Weight: 3 Description: Candidates should be able to configure the syslog daemon. This objective also includes configuring the logging daemon to send log output to a central log server or accept log output as a central log server. Use of the systemd journal subsystem is covered. Also, awareness of rsyslog …
Weight: 3 Description: Candidates should be able to properly maintain the system time and synchronize the clock via NTP. Key Knowledge Areas: Set the system date and time Set the hardware clock to the correct time in UTC Configure the correct timezone Basic NTP configuration Knowledge of using the pool.ntp.org …
Weight: 1 Description: Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of accessibility technologies. Key Knowledge Areas: Basic knowledge of keyboard accessibility settings (AccessX) Basic knowledge of visual settings and themes Basic knowledge of assistive technology (ATs) Terms and Utilities: Sticky/Repeat Keys Slow/Bounce/Toggle Keys Mouse Keys High Contrast/Large Print Desktop Themes Screen Reader Braille …
Weight: 1 Description: Candidates should be able to describe the basic features and configuration of the LightDM display manager. This objective covers awareness of the display managers XDM (X Display Manger), GDM (Gnome Display Manager) and KDM (KDE Display Manager). Key Knowledge Areas: Basic configuration of LightDM Turn the display …
Weight: 2 Description: Candidates should be able to install and configure X11. Key Knowledge Areas: Verify that the video card and monitor are supported by an X server Awareness of the X font server Basic understanding and knowledge of the X Window configuration file Terms and Utilities: /etc/X11/xorg.conf xhost DISPLAY …
Weight: 2 Description: Candidates should be able to query databases and manipulate data using basic SQL commands. This objective includes performing queries involving joining of 2 tables and/or subselects. Key Knowledge Areas: Use of basic SQL commands Perform basic data manipulation Terms and Utilities: insert update select delete from where …
Weight: 4 Description: Candidates should be able to customize existing scripts, or write simple new Bash scripts. Key Knowledge Areas: Use standard sh syntax (loops, tests) Use command substitution Test return values for success or failure or other information provided by a command Perform conditional mailing to the superuser Correctly …
Weight: 4 Description: Candidates should be able to customize shell environments to meet users’ needs. Candidates should be able to modify global and user profiles. Key Knowledge Areas: Set environment variables (e.g. PATH) at login or when spawning a new shell Write Bash functions for frequently used sequences of commands …
Weight: 2 Description: Candidates should be thoroughly familiar with the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS), including typical file locations and directory classifications. Key Knowledge Areas: Understand the correct locations of files under the FHS Find files and commands on a Linux system Know the location and purpose of important file and …
Weight: 2 Description: Candidates should be able to create and manage hard and symbolic links to a file. Key Knowledge Areas: Create links Identify hard and/or soft links Copying versus linking files Use links to support system administration tasks Terms and Utilities: ln ls link A hard link is a …