Linux Professional Institute Certification Level 2 LPIC-2 practice test
Practise Linux Professional Institute Certification Level 2 LPIC-2 across all 7 official exam domains — Linux Kernel and System Startup, Block Devices, Filesystems and Advanced Storage, Advanced Networking Configuration, DNS, Web and Mail Services, and more — with original exam-style questions, full explanations, and wrong-answer analysis. Courseiva helps you prepare with realistic practice questions, topic-based revision, explained answers and structured study routes.
Key facts for the Linux Professional Institute Certification Level 2 LPIC-2 exam.
Exam cost
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$200 USD per exam ($400 USD total for both 201-450 and 202-450) / ~£160 per exam (~£320 total)
Duration
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90 minutes per exam
Question count
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60 questions per exam (120 total)
Passing score
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500 / 800
Validity
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5 years
Delivered by
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Pearson VUE or Certiport
Online proctored
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Yes — available
Retake policy
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No mandatory waiting period for retakes; fees apply per attempt
Question formats
Multiple choiceMultiple responseFill in the blank
What is the LPIC-2 exam?
The LPI LPIC-2 (Linux Professional Institute Certification Level 2) is the advanced administrator certification from LPI, consisting of two exams: 201-450 and 202-450. It builds on LPIC-1 to validate skills in capacity planning, Linux kernel management, advanced storage (LVM, RAID), network client and server configuration, and system security. LPIC-2 holders are expected to manage mixed Linux environments and make architectural decisions for small to medium-sized networks. It is a vendor-neutral credential valid for 5 years and recognised globally by enterprise Linux employers.
What experience do you need for LPIC-2?
Official prerequisite
LPIC-1 certification (active)
Recommended experience
LPIC-1 plus 2+ years of practical Linux server administration experience; familiarity with DNS, DHCP, web servers, and mail server concepts
Who should take the LPIC-2 exam?
Experienced Linux administrators who already hold LPIC-1 and manage production Linux servers, network services, or data centre infrastructure
Senior Linux System AdministratorDevOps EngineerNetwork EngineerInfrastructure ArchitectSystems Engineer
Should you skip this exam?
Those without LPIC-1 or equivalent experience — LPIC-2 dives deep into kernel internals, complex networking, and enterprise services that require a solid foundation
Build a multi-server lab environment to practice configuring Bind9 DNS, Postfix/Dovecot mail, Apache/Nginx vhosts, OpenLDAP, and PAM. For 201-450, master LVM, RAID configuration, and kernel compilation concepts. The fill-in-the-blank questions demand precise knowledge of configuration file paths and daemon names.
What salary does LPIC-2 get you?
UK salary range
£45,000 – £70,000
US salary range
$80,000 – $120,000
Job roles that cite LPIC-2
Senior Linux AdministratorDevOps EngineerInfrastructure EngineerSystems ArchitectCloud Operations Engineer
Each of the two exams (201-450 and 202-450) costs approximately $200 USD, bringing the total to around $400 USD. Both exams must be passed, and active LPIC-1 certification is required before sitting LPIC-2.
What is the passing score for LPIC-2?
The passing score is 500 out of 800 for each exam. Scores are independent — you must achieve 500+ on both 201-450 and 202-450 to earn the LPIC-2 certification.
How many questions are on the LPIC-2 exams?
Each exam has 60 questions — multiple choice, multiple response, and fill-in-the-blank — with a 90-minute time limit. Total across both exams: 120 questions.
How difficult is the LPIC-2 certification?
LPIC-2 is considerably harder than LPIC-1. It requires deep knowledge of enterprise services (DNS, mail, LDAP, web servers), advanced storage, and kernel management. Candidates typically need 80–150 hours of study and substantial lab work. The fill-in-the-blank questions are particularly demanding.
What topics are covered in LPIC-2?
Exam 201-450 covers capacity planning, Linux kernel management, advanced block storage (LVM, RAID, iSCSI), network configuration, and system startup. Exam 202-450 covers DNS (Bind9), HTTP/web servers (Apache, Nginx), file sharing (Samba, NFS), email services (Postfix, Dovecot), network client management, and system security (OpenVPN, PAM, firewall).
Do I need LPIC-1 to take LPIC-2?
Yes — an active (non-expired) LPIC-1 certification is an official prerequisite for LPIC-2. LPI will not issue the LPIC-2 credential unless your LPIC-1 is current.
How long is LPIC-2 valid?
LPIC-2 is valid for 5 years and can be renewed by passing a higher-level LPI exam (LPIC-3) or re-passing the LPIC-2 exams before the credential expires.
Who should take LPIC-2?
Senior Linux administrators, infrastructure engineers, and DevOps professionals who manage multi-server environments, network services, and enterprise Linux infrastructure, and who want a globally recognised, distribution-agnostic advanced certification.
How does LPIC-2 compare?
See how LPIC-2 stacks up against related certifications.
Start with a short practice session, review each missed answer, then return to the topics that caused mistakes.
Quick answer
Linux Professional Institute Certification Level 2 LPIC-2 spans 7 official exam domains (Linux Kernel and System Startup, Block Devices, Filesystems and Advanced Storage, Advanced Networking Configuration, and more). Questions test whether you can apply each objective in a realistic scenario, not just recall a definition.
Related practice questions
Focused LPIC-2 topic practice pages
Use these internal links to move from the exam guide into focused topic practice pages.
Target weak areas by practising questions from a single domain. Each domain page shows all questions, difficulty breakdown, and a focused practice session.
The Courseiva LPIC-2 study guide covers exam format, the official domain blueprint with weights, a structured study plan, and domain-specific tips for each section. Use it alongside practice questions to build both conceptual depth and exam confidence.
A system's root filesystem on /dev/sda1 is offline. The administrator boots into rescue mode and needs to check the filesystem integrity. Which command should be used first?
Refer to the exhibit. Which kernel version will be booted by default when using a standard GRUB2 configuration that uses the symlinks vmlinuz and initrd.img?
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 use…
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How many LPIC-2 practice questions are available?
Courseiva currently offers 507 LPIC-2 practice questions spanning all official exam domains. The question bank is updated regularly.
Are the LPIC-2 questions exam dumps?
No. Every question on Courseiva is original exam-style content created for learning, not copied from real exams. The goal is to understand the concepts and reasoning behind each answer, not to memorise question-answer pairs.
Does Courseiva explain the LPIC-2 answers?
Yes. Every question includes a full explanation covering why the correct answer is right, why each incorrect option is wrong, and what concept the question tests.
Can I practise LPIC-2 questions by topic or domain?
Yes. Courseiva has dedicated practice pages for each domain in the LPIC-2 blueprint so you can target weak areas directly.
Can I take a LPIC-2 mock exam on Courseiva?
Yes. The LPIC-2 mock exam simulates the real exam format with a full-length question set and detailed explanations for every answer.
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