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Key facts for the CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 exam.
Exam cost
$358 USD / ~£285
Duration
90 minutes
Question count
Maximum 90 questions
Passing score
720 / 900
Validity
3 years
Delivered by
Pearson VUE
Online proctored
Yes — available
Retake policy
100% free — no account required
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Question formats
CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005) is a vendor-neutral certification that validates the skills required to configure, manage, operate, and troubleshoot Linux systems. The XK0-005 version was significantly updated to include modern topics such as containers, automation, scripting, and cloud. It is the only performance-based Linux certification that covers all major distributions and is vendor-neutral. Linux+ is recognised by the US Department of Defense under DoD 8570/8140 and is valued by employers who need Linux expertise across diverse environments.
Official prerequisite
None — no formal prerequisites
Recommended experience
CompTIA A+ and Network+ knowledge or equivalent; 12 months of Linux administration experience
IT professionals with at least 12 months of Linux administration experience who want a vendor-neutral certification
Should you skip this exam?
If you need a distro-specific credential for enterprise roles, consider Red Hat RHCSA (RHEL) or LPI LPIC-1; both are more widely recognised in Linux-specific hiring
Courseiva study tip
Hands-on practice is essential — build a home lab with Ubuntu or CentOS, practise scripting in bash, and work with containers (Docker) and systemd regularly
UK salary range
£35,000–£55,000
US salary range
$65,000–$95,000
Job roles that cite XK0-005
What certification to take next
The XK0-005 exam costs $358 USD per attempt. Authorised training partners may offer discounted vouchers.
You need a scaled score of 720 out of 900 to pass the CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 exam.
Up to 90 questions in 90 minutes, including multiple-choice, multiple-response, and performance-based questions.
Linux+ tests system management, security, scripting and automation, troubleshooting, and containerisation topics. XK0-005 added significant coverage of containers and modern DevOps practices.
RHCSA is a fully hands-on, command-line-only exam focused entirely on Red Hat Linux, which many find harder in practice. Linux+ includes performance-based questions but also multiple-choice items, making it more accessible for candidates building towards Red Hat.
Linux+ is valid for 3 years and can be renewed through CompTIA's CE programme by earning 30 CEUs or passing a qualifying higher-level exam.
CompTIA Linux+ is distribution-neutral and covers concepts applicable across major distributions including Ubuntu, Red Hat/CentOS, and SUSE.
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Practice modes
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All XK0-005 Questions
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Practice Test
Start a session with detailed answer explanations after each question.
Mock Exam
Simulate the real exam with a timed, full-length question set.
Quick 10
A 10-question warm-up — ideal for a short daily study session.
Flashcards
Reinforce key terms, commands, and protocol facts with flashcards.
Domain Practice
Focus exclusively on one exam domain to target your weakest area.
50-Question Set
Mid-length practice set covering all domains.
Full-length Simulation
Full exam simulation matching the real question count.
Exam guide
Start with a short practice session, review each missed answer, then return to the topics that caused mistakes.
CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 questions test whether you can apply the concept in context, not just recognise a definition.
How the topic appears in realistic exam-style scenarios.
Which detail in the question changes the correct answer.
How to eliminate plausible but wrong options.
How to connect the question back to the wider exam objective.
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Practice directory
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Official blueprint
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Term reference
These terms appear frequently in XK0-005 questions. Understanding them precisely reduces guessing and improves scores.
Bash script
A Bash script is a text file containing a sequence of commands for the Unix shell Bash, allowing users to automate repetitive tasks and streamline system administration on Linux and macOS.
Persistent Disk
Persistent Disk is a durable, high-performance block storage service for Google Cloud virtual machines that retains data even after the VM is shut down or deleted.
ext4
ext4 is the default file system for many Linux distributions, designed to store and manage files on a hard drive or SSD with journaling, large volume support, and backward compatibility.
SharePoint admin center
The SharePoint admin center is the web-based control panel where IT administrators manage SharePoint Online settings, site collections, user permissions, and storage across an organization's Microsoft 365 environment.
Assigned license
An assigned license is a software or service license that has been specifically allocated to a particular user or device, granting that entity the right to use the licensed product.
Repository
A repository is a central storage location where software packages, code, or configuration files are kept, managed, and distributed for use by IT systems.
ITSM
ITSM (Information Technology Service Management) is a set of practices for designing, delivering, managing, and improving IT services to meet business needs.
Outside global
An Outside global address is the publicly routable IP address assigned to a device on the external network (usually the internet) as seen from the perspective of a network device performing Network Address Translation (NAT).
Free study guide
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Sample questions
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