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LPIC-1 System Administrator Exam 101, Part 1 of 2, (version 5.0)  •  LPI

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Q1 FillInTheBlank

An administrator has issued the following command:

grub-install --root-directory=/custom-grub /dev/sda

In which directory will new configuration files be found? (Provide the full directory path only without the filename)

Correct Answer: A
Q2 MultipleChoice

What of the following statements are true regarding /dev/ when using udev? (Choose TWO correct answers.)

Correct Answer: B, D
Q3 FillInTheBlank

Which signal is missing from the following command that is commonly used to instruct a daemon to reinitialize itself, including reading configuration files?

killall -s _______ daemon

Correct Answer: A
Q4 MultipleChoice

After modifying GNU GRUB's configuration file, which command must be run for the changes to take effect?

Correct Answer: D
Q5 MultipleChoice

When removing a package, which of the following dpkg options will completely remove the files including configuration files?

Correct Answer: C

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The 101-500 exam covers system architecture, Linux installation and package management, GNU and Unix commands, devices, Linux filesystems, and the boot process. It tests foundational knowledge required for basic Linux system administration tasks and is the first part of the two-part LPIC-1 certification.

The 101-500 exam contains 60 questions and has a time limit of 90 minutes. The passing score is 500 out of 800 points, meaning you need to answer approximately 60-65% of the questions correctly to pass.

The 101-500 exam focuses on system architecture, installation, package management, basic Linux commands, and filesystems. The 102-500 exam covers networking, system maintenance, user management, and system services, and both parts must be passed to earn the full LPIC-1 certification.

You can prepare using any major Linux distribution such as Ubuntu, CentOS, Fedora, or Debian, as the exam tests vendor-neutral Linux knowledge. The LPI recommends gaining hands-on experience with a distribution of your choice to understand core concepts that apply across different Linux variants.

There are no formal prerequisites for the 101-500 exam; however, the LPI recommends having basic Linux command-line experience and understanding of system administration concepts. It is intended as an entry-level certification and does not require passing any other exams first.
Exam Details
  • Exam Code101-500
  • VendorLPI
  • Total Questions246
  • Duration90 min
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Version5.0
  • Last UpdatedSep 5, 2026
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