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Unix/Linux and Mac OS X Skills Tests-Certification Exam Resources

February 2008: These tests are all badly in need of update. Some questions are incorrect because of changing technology and others just make no sense in today's IT world. I do intend to update these, but it's a big project..

I do keep the links to other resources up to date fairly regularly.

I've had various complaints about my tests. Things like "that's RedHat 9 specific" or "that's a hardware issue". Yes - some of the questions are OS version specific and some are hardware related. The PURPOSE of these tests is so a qualified person can DISCUSS answers with a job applicant. The tests are FREE: you can pay hundreds of dollars for tests that have similar defects. Some of those are listed farther down the page.


My tests are not specifically geared toward certifications, but several folks have used them to prepare for certification examinations and have told me that they were helpful. I have a LOT more questions and answers than most of what you'll find out there, and that includes some of the much more expensive testing suites.

Not all of the material below is directly related to certification tests, but anything that tests your knowledge can be useful in preparing for exams. I think it's also fun just to self test, even without any intention of becoming certified.

By the way: when using search engines to find sample exams, be sure to try different keywords: "linux certification tests", "linux sample exam questions", "sample tests", "certification quiz", "free sample tests", "sample exams", etc. You won't find everything out there unless you do.

These are other resources, free and otherwise, for testing your knowledge of Unix and Linux or preparing for certification exams.
Last checked for valid links 2009/03/08