Simulate the real Linux Professional Institute Certification Level 2 LPIC-2 exam with full-length timed sessions. Questions drawn proportionally from all 7 official blueprint domains — the same mix you'll face on test day.
Simulate real exam conditions
For the most realistic LPIC-2 simulation, start a 60 or 120-question session, put away all notes, set a timer matching the real exam duration (90 minutes), and commit to each answer before moving forward. This trains the time management and decision-making skills the real exam tests.
This free LPIC-2 mock exam uses the same question distribution as the real Linux Professional Institute Certification Level 2 LPIC-2 exam. Each session draws questions proportionally from all 7 official blueprint domains published by LPI, so the topic mix you see accurately reflects what you'll face on test day.
LPIC-2 Domain Distribution
Advanced Networking Configuration
Block Devices, Filesystems and Advanced Storage
Linux Kernel and System Startup
DNS, Web and Mail Services
Network Client Management
System Security
File Sharing and Samba
Every question is checked against the 2026 LPIC-2exam objectives and published under the editorial oversight of an engineer with 12+ years' experience. These are original practice questions — not dumps — so you build real understanding rather than memorising answers.
Both the mock exam and practice test use the same question bank. The difference is in how you use them — and when to use each during your LPIC-2 study plan.
Practice test — for learning
Use the LPIC-2 practice test when you are studying a domain. Answer questions, read every explanation immediately, and build understanding. Do 10–30 questions per domain per session. This is your primary study tool for the first 4 weeks.
Go to practice test →Mock exam — for simulation
Use the LPIC-2 mock exam in the final 1–2 weeks before your test date. Complete a 60 or 120-question session without stopping, manage your time, then review all results at the end. This builds exam-day stamina and surfaces final weak spots.
Start 120-question mock →Try these sample questions from the mock exam bank. Commit to an answer before revealing the explanation.
A system administrator notices that the default gateway is missing after a reboot. The network configuration uses ifup/ifdown scripts. Which file should be modified to ensure the default gateway is persistent?
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A server with IP 10.0.0.1 needs to forward packets from network 192.168.1.0/24 to 10.0.0.0/24. The administrator runs: 'iptables -t nat -A POSTROUTING -s 192.168.1.0/24 -d 10.0.0.0/24 -j MASQUERADE'. However, traffic from 192.168.1.0/24 cannot reach 10.0.0.0/24. What is the most likely missing configuration?
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A system administrator notices that a new 1TB NVMe drive (/dev/nvme0n1) is not detected by the kernel. The hardware is confirmed working. Which troubleshooting step should be taken first to check if the drive is recognized by the system's PCI subsystem?
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The administrator wants to create a RAID 1 array using /dev/sdb1 and /dev/sdc1, then create a filesystem and mount it at /mnt/raid1. Which command sequence should be used first?
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A system administrator needs to ensure that a custom kernel module loads automatically at boot. The module is named 'my_driver' and is built for the current kernel. Which configuration file should be modified to ensure the module loads automatically?
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A server with a custom kernel fails to boot after a kernel update. The system displays a kernel panic: 'VFS: Unable to mount root fs on unknown-block(0,0)'. The root filesystem is on an LVM volume. What is the most likely cause?
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A company uses BIND9 as the authoritative name server for its public zone example.com. External users report that they cannot resolve the MX record for the domain, but internal users can. What is the most likely cause?
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A mail server running Postfix is deferring messages for a local user. The mail log shows 'status=deferred (mailbox is locked)'. What is the most likely cause?
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An administrator needs to configure a Linux client to automatically obtain an IP address from a DHCP server but also ensure that the client uses a specific static DNS server (8.8.8.8) regardless of the DHCP-provided DNS. Which configuration should be applied?
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Which file is used by the NetworkManager daemon to store connection profiles on a Linux system?
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A system administrator notices that the SSH service on a Linux server is failing to start. The log shows: 'sshd: error: Could not load host key: /etc/ssh/ssh_host_rsa_key'. What is the most likely cause and solution?
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A security policy requires that all users must change their passwords every 90 days. Which command enforces maximum password age for an existing user 'jdoe'?
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A company wants to use Samba to share files with Windows clients. Which service must be enabled in Samba to support Windows Active Directory domain membership?
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A Samba share is configured with 'force user = jane'. A user 'bob' accesses the share. With what effective user ID will file operations be performed?
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Answer all 14 questions to see your domain score breakdown
Sitting the LPIC-2 under real exam conditions is a skill in itself. Candidates who underperform often do so not because of knowledge gaps, but because of poor time management or test anxiety. Use your final mock exam sessions to address both.
The LPIC-2 exam lasts 90 minutes. Do not spend more than 90 seconds on any single question on the first pass. Flag difficult ones and return to them after completing the rest.
On every question, immediately eliminate obviously wrong choices. Even if you are unsure between two options, narrowing to two doubles your odds. Most LPIC-2 distractors contain a subtle error — re-read the scenario constraint before committing to the answer that sounds most familiar.
LPI writes many LPIC-2 questions as realistic scenarios. Read the final sentence first — it tells you what is being asked. Then re-read the scenario with the question in mind to avoid wasting time on irrelevant details.
The real LPIC-2 is a mental marathon lasting 90 minutes. In the week before your exam, complete at least two full timed mock sessions on separate days to build concentration stamina. If you cannot stay focused for 90 minutes in practice, you will struggle on exam day.
Questions
60
On the real exam
Time limit
90 min
1.5 min per question
Passing score
500/1000
Scaled scoring
The LPIC-2 uses scaled scoring — your raw percentage correct is converted to a score out of 1000. Consistently scoring above 80% on mock exams puts you well above the 500/1000 threshold, giving you a buffer for any unexpected question types on the real exam.
Yes. Courseiva provides free LPIC-2 mock exam questions across all official exam domains. The platform includes timed simulation, per-domain score breakdown, missed-question review, and readiness tracking. No account required — free forever, supported by advertising.
The practice test is optimised for learning: you see explanations after each question immediately. The mock exam is optimised for simulation: you answer all questions under time pressure and review at the end. Use practice tests for studying and mock exams for benchmarking.
Aim for consistent scores of 80% or above on full-length LPIC-2 mock exams before booking your test date. The official passing score of 500/1000 corresponds to roughly 72–75% correct answers, so an 80% buffer accounts for difficulty variation and question styles on the real exam.
Most candidates who pass LPIC-2 on their first attempt complete 3–5 full-length mock exams in the two weeks before their test. This is enough to identify final weak spots, build stamina, and verify readiness without over-stressing or running out of fresh questions.
No — all Courseiva questions are original, AI-assisted and checked against the public LPI exam blueprints, with editorial oversight from an experienced network and security engineer. Exam dumps are memorised real exam questions shared illegally. Using dumps violates your LPI certification agreement and can result in your certification being revoked. Our questions make you genuinely competent, not just test-day lucky.
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