Certification
| Exam Codes | XK0-005 |
| Launch Date | July 12, 2022 |
| Exam Description | CompTIA Linux+ covers an evolving job role that focuses more on how Linux powers the cloud. The exam includes cutting edge technologies that help automate and orchestrate business processes, including infrastructure as code and containers. |
| Number of Questions | Maximum of 90 questions |
| Type of Questions | Performance-based, Multiple Choice (Single Response), Multiple Response and Fill-in-the-Blank |
| Length of Test | 90 Minutes |
| Passing Score | 720 (on a scale of 100 to 900) |
| Recommended Experience | CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and 12 months of Linux admin experience |
| Languages | English, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish |
Renewal
Keep your certification up to date with CompTIA’s Continuing Education (CE) program. It’s designed to be a continued validation of your expertise and a tool to expand your skillset. It’s also the ace up your sleeve when you’re ready to take the next step in your career.
Get the most out of your certification
Information technology is an incredibly dynamic field, creating new opportunities and challenges every day. Participating in our Continuing Education program will enable you to stay current with new and evolving technologies and remain a sought-after IT and security expert.
The CompTIA Continuing Education program
Your CompTIA Linux+ certification is good for three years from the date of your exam. The CE program allows you to extend your certification in three-year intervals through activities and training that relate to the content of your certification.
It’s easy to renew
You can participate in a number of activities and training programs, including higher certifications, to renew your CompTIA Linux+ certification. Collect at least 50 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in three years and upload them to your certification account, and your CompTIA Linux+ certification will automatically renew.
