Test versions

[kara at lpi.org]

There is nothing kernel specific on the 101 exam. There are kernel topics 
on the 102 exam, but nothing that is specific to versions. I looked at the 
objective pages for the new Level 1 exams (not yet published) and the only 
things specific to kernel releases are security topics (ipchains versus 
iptables) and both are covered.

If my memory serves me correctly, during research and development of the 
current level 1 exams, 2.0 was the "stable" kernel for the majority of 
development, with 2.2 being released around the time of item development 
(or test publishing). The new exams cover topics that are applicable to 
both 2.2 and 2.4 kernels.

You really shouldn't have to worry about which kernel version. If you have 
a question about something specific, I'll be more than happy to clarify.

-Kara

On Mon, 29 Apr 2002, Barbara Jennings wrote:

> Thanks for your response. 
> 
> I am looking at the objectives at www.lpi.org/p-obj-101.html and do not
> see where the kernel version is referenced - can you please send the
> location that you refer to that specifies the kernel version. Or can you
> tell me what version the test references.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> kara at lpi.org wrote:
> > 
> > On Mon, 29 Apr 2002, Barbara Jennings wrote:
> > 
> > > My understanding is that the LPI 101 and 102 exams are not vendor
> > > specific, but are they are kernel specific? There are some subtleties
> > > that are quite different between the versions. Do the exams reference
> > > one in particular and if so, which version.
> > >
> > 
> > You are correct that there are differences in kernel releases. We have
> > done our best to specify which kernel we're referring to in our
> > objectives, if we believe there are differences. However, most of those
> > differences between kernel versions have specific names, e.g. ipchains
> > versus iptables, therefore the versions are redundant and should be
> > obvious.
> > 
> > Is there something specific you're wondering about that we may have
> > missed?
> > 
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> > Kara Pritchard                          Phone: 618-398-7360
> > Director of Exam Development            http://www.lpi.org/
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> > 
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Kara Pritchard                          Phone: 618-398-7360
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