Linux Kernel Practice Exam

The Linux Kernel refers to the main part of the open-source Linux operating system. Kernel is responsible to interact with hardware and software, manage process scheduling, memory management, device drivers, and system security. Due to its modularity, flexibility and being open-source, the Linux's kernel has enabled usage of Linux across different platforms (x86, Power PC, etc.), , purpose (desktops, IoT, servers, etc.) and use cases (web, security, mobile, etc.) .

Certification in Linux Kernel validates your skills and knowledge in configuring, debugging, and developing with the Linux Kernel, as needed in system-level development and management roles.
Why is Linux Kernel certification important?

• The certification certifies your skills in Linux kernel related system development.
• Boosts your employability for Linux Kernel related roles.
• Shows your expertise in debugging and troubleshooting Kernel-related issues.
• Increases your credibility in Linux Kernel related tasks.
• Improves your career prospects in embedded systems and cloud computing.
• Provides you a competitive edge for jobs in high-performance computing or IoT.

Who should take the Linux Kernel Exam?

• Linux Kernel Developers
• System Administrators
• Embedded Systems Engineers
• Cloud Infrastructure Engineers
• DevOps Engineers
• Software Engineers in System Programming
• IoT Engineers
• High-Performance Computing Engineers
• Cybersecurity Specialists
• Open-Source Contributors

Skills Evaluated

Candidates taking the certification exam on the Linux Kernel is evaluated for the following skills:

• Kernel architecture and design principles.
• Configure and compile the Linux Kernel.
• Debugging and troubleshooting Kernel modules and drivers.
• C programming for system-level tasks.
• Linux process and memory management.
• Kernel security
  

Linux Kernel Certification Course Outline
The course outline for Linux Kernel certification is as below -