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Linux Foundation LFCA Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Linux Foundation |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate (LFCA) Exam |
| Exam Number: | LFCA |
| Real Exam Qty: | Approximately 60 |
| Related Certifications: | Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE) Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Price: | $200 USD |
| Passing Score: | 75% |
| Exam Format: | Online proctored, Multiple select, Multiple choice |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | Linux Foundation LFCA Training Course |
| Exam Registration: | Official LFCA Certification Page |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored exam (remote) |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites required; basic IT and Linux familiarity recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/linux-foundation-certified-it-associate-lfca/ |
Linux Foundation LFCA Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Security Fundamentals | - Authentication and authorization concepts - Basic firewall and system security practices |
| DevOps and Development Basics | - Version control concepts (Git basics) - CI/CD and automation fundamentals |
| System Administration Basics | - User and group management - Package management and software installation |
| Cloud Computing Basics | - Basic cloud deployment concepts - Introduction to cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) |
| Networking Fundamentals | - TCP/IP basics and common protocols - DNS, routing, and network troubleshooting |
| Linux Fundamentals | - Basic Linux commands and filesystem navigation - File permissions and ownership |
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The LFCA exam is a Linux Foundation certification exam validating the Linux Foundation Certified IT Associat syllabus shown above. It belongs to these credential paths: Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS), Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE). Candidates in 2026 prepare for it with GetValidTest's 159 practice questions, available as a printable PDF, a Windows Desktop Test Engine, and an Online Test Engine — three versions of the same materials.
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Linux Foundation Certified IT Associat Sample Questions:
A Linux server has four network interfaces, each with static routes defined to different prefix lengths. If the destination IP is 192.168.1.1, which interface will be chosen?
- A. Interface eth0 192.168.1.0/30 via 172.16.0.1 dev eth0
- B. Interface eth2 192.168.0.0/16 via 172.16.2.1 dev eth2
- C. Interface eth1 192.168.1.0/24 via 172.16.1.1 dev eth1
- D. Interface eth3 192.168.1.0/28 via 172.16.3.1 dev eth3
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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Which command displays the amount of free and used physical memory and swap space in a human-readable format?
- A. vmstat 1
- B. df -h
- C. uname -a
- D. free -h
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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During the planning phase of a software deployment project, what is the main reason to conduct a risk assessment?
- A. To estimate hardware costs and create a procurement checklist.
- B. To assign specific development tasks to individual team members.
- C. To identify potential obstacles and develop mitigation strategies.
- D. To ensure code is reviewed and tested before deployment.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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A storage array must provide both improved read performance and the ability to survive a single disk failure while minimizing wasted capacity. Which RAID level is most appropriate?
- A. RAID 5
- B. RAID 0
- C. RAID 1
- D. JBOD
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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An IT associate would find the log files for syslog in which of the following directories?
- A. /home/logs
- B. /usr/local/logs
- C. /var/log
- D. /etc/logs
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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