Some candidates read on the train, others drill on a laptop, others review on a phone. Whichever you are, Prep4SureReview has a format for the 117-201 exam: a printable PDF, a Windows desktop test engine, or an online engine — all carrying the same 120 practice questions.
Lpi 117-201 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Linux Kernel | 8% | - Kernel runtime management - Kernel components and compilation - Troubleshooting kernel issues |
| Topic 2: System Maintenance | 10% | - Automation and scheduling - Package management and updates - System backup and restore |
| Topic 3: Filesystems and Devices | 10% | - Filesystem integrity and recovery - Device management and udev - Filesystem creation and maintenance |
| Topic 4: Advanced Storage Device Administration | 12% | - Logical Volume Manager (LVM) - RAID configuration and management - Networked storage concepts |
| Topic 5: Network Configuration | 14% | - Network troubleshooting tools - Routing and packet filtering - Advanced TCP/IP configuration |
| Topic 6: Networking Services | 18% | - File sharing protocols - DHCP server configuration - DNS server administration - SSH and secure remote access |
| Topic 7: System Security | 15% | - Security auditing and hardening - Firewall and VPN setup - User and permission management |
| Topic 8: System Startup | 8% | - Troubleshoot boot process - GRUB bootloader configuration - Customize SysVinit and systemd startup |
| Topic 9: Capacity Planning | 5% | - Measure and analyze resource usage - Plan storage and CPU capacity |
Before You Book the 117-201 Exam: Key Questions
Registering for the Lpi LPI Level 2 Exam 201 exam costs USD 180 - 200 (varies by region), and you need 500 (scaled from 800) to pass. One detail worth remembering: a failed attempt is not discounted — retaking the exam means paying USD 180 - 200 (varies by region) again in full. Use the Prep4SureReview test engine to benchmark yourself first; when your mock results consistently clear 500 (scaled from 800), you are ready to book.
The 117-201 exam is Lpi's official test for the LPIC-2: Linux Engineer credential, a certification at the Professional level. Earning it tells employers your skills have been verified by the vendor itself, which carries real weight in hiring and promotion decisions. Within the same certification track, it sits alongside LPIC-1, LPIC-2, LPIC-3, so it can also serve as a stepping stone toward those credentials.
Lpi divides the Lpi LPI Level 2 Exam 201 exam into 9 domains. The largest ones are System Maintenance at 10%, Network Configuration at 14%, Advanced Storage Device Administration at 12% — together these account for the bulk of your score, so start there. The complete domain-by-domain outline appears in the exam topics section above on this page.
If I fail the Lpi LPI Level 2 Exam 201 exam, what are my options? And how fast do I get the product?
Two layers of protection here. First, delivery: your 117-201 product is available for instant download, and a copy lands in your email within one minute of payment — if 2 hours pass with nothing (check spam first), our support team will resend it. There is no cap on how many computers you can install it on. Second, the refund policy: if you take the 117-201 exam within 60 days of purchase and fail, you may claim a full refund. The claim needs a scanned enrollment slip plus your official Score Report PDF, filed within 2 days after the exam, and it is settled within 7 days. The policy covers only the corresponding exam — attempts within 3 days of purchase, exams never actually taken, free materials, and expired orders are excluded, and the candidate's name must match the payer's. If you would rather keep studying, you can instead exchange your product for two free exam products of equal value and keep the update service on your original purchase.
You will face 60 questions in 90 minutes on the Lpi LPI Level 2 Exam 201 exam. Do the math and the per-question budget is tight, which is why pacing drills matter as much as content review. Our advice: take two or three full timed mocks in the Prep4SureReview engine before the real thing, and practice skipping a stubborn question instead of burning five minutes on it.
Yes — Lpi lists these official training options for Lpi LPI Level 2 Exam 201 candidates:
Formal training teaches the syllabus; then the 120 practice questions from Prep4SureReview show you whether that knowledge holds up under real exam conditions.
Of course. Prep4SureReview publishes a free PDF demo for the Lpi LPI Level 2 Exam 201 exam so you can review real sample questions and answers first. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates, and after that period you can renew the update service at a 50% discount directly from your member zone.
Active LPIC-1 certification required to obtain LPIC-2; no prerequisite to sit the exam Eligibility rules are set by Lpi and do change from time to time, so double-check the latest requirements on the official exam page at https://www.lpi.org/our-certifications/exam-201-objectives before you register.
Registration for the 117-201 exam runs through these official channels:
As for how you will actually sit the exam: In-person at Pearson VUE centers or online via OnVUE proctoring. Choose whichever delivery option suits your setup when you book.
Lpi LPI Level 2 Exam 201 Sample Questions:
Which of the following terms are used to describe 3.x kernel releases? (Choose TWO correct answers.)
- A. beta
- B. longterm
- C. final
- D. stable
- E. prerelease
Correct Answer: B,D 🗳️
What is the main template file used by autofs?
- A. default.maps
- B. autofs.master
- C. auto.master
- D. auto.conf
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
When planning a web server which of the following choices will impact system sizing? (Choose THREE correct answers.)
- A. Which hardware vendor has better Linux support.
- B. How many concurrent users are expected.
- C. Will the OS install be CD, DVD or network based.
- D. What scripting languages will the web server support.
- E. What type of content will be served.
Correct Answer: B,D,E 🗳️
CORRECT TEXT
Consider the following /etc/fstab file:
/dev/hda1 swap swap defaults 0 0
/dev/hda2 / ext2 defaults 1 1
/dev/hda3 /home ext2 defaults 1 2
none /proc proc defaults 0 0
/dev/sdb1 /media/usb0 vfat user,noauto 0 0
What is one of the possible commands that an ordinary (non-root) user can use to mount the /dev/sdb1 partition on the /media/usb0 mount point? (Please enter the command with all parameters and/or options but without any file system type options.)
Correct Answer:
mount /dev/sdb1, mount /media/usb0, /bin/mount /dev/sdb1, /bin/mount /media/usb0, mount /media/usb0/, /bin/mount /media/usb0/
What does the -p3 option to the patch command do?
- A. It instructs patch to look up to three lines of context before or after the declared line in the original file for a match.
- B. It instructs patch to conform more strictly to the POSIX standard.
- C. patch continues execution as long as there are three or fewer errors.
- D. patch will keep three previous versions of each file in the output to prevent loss of change history.
- E. It will strip off path information from each file mentioned in the patch file up to and including the third / character.
Correct Answer: E 🗳️
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