A Oracle credential carries real weight with employers, and the Oracle Linux 5 and 6 System Administration exam is the step that earns it. CertkingdomPDF makes that step shorter with 142 expert-prepared practice questions for the 1z1-100 exam.
Oracle 1z1-100 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Oracle |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Oracle Linux 5 and 6 System Administration |
| Exam Number: | 1Z0-100 |
| Real Exam Qty: | Approx. 80 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Answer, Multiple Choice |
| Exam Duration: | 150 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 61% |
| Exam Price: | $245 USD |
| Certificate Validity Period: | No expiration (perpetual, non-cloud certification) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | Oracle Linux 5 and 6 System Administration Training |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration Oracle Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; recommended knowledge of Linux command line, shell scripting, and basic system administration |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://education.oracle.com/oracle-linux-5-and-6-system-administration/trackp_245 |
Oracle 1z1-100 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Services and Security | - NFS and file sharing services - OpenSSH service configuration - TCP wrappers and PAM - iptables firewall |
| Storage and File Systems | - Logical Volume Manager (LVM) - Disk partitioning and file system creation - RAID configuration - Swap space management |
| Oracle Linux Concepts | - Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel - History and architecture of Oracle Linux - Linux kernel development model |
| System Monitoring and Troubleshooting | - System logging and rsyslog - Troubleshooting methodology - Performance monitoring utilities |
| Oracle Database Preparation | - Shell limits and HugePages - Kernel parameters for Oracle |
| Network Configuration | - Network troubleshooting tools - Network interface setup - Routing and DNS configuration |
| Package Management | - YUM repositories and configuration - RPM package management - Ksplice for live kernel patching |
| User and Group Administration | - Password policies and aging - sudo and privilege management - Create/modify/delete users and groups |
| Installation and Boot Process | - Install Oracle Linux 5 and 6 - GRUB bootloader configuration - Runlevels and service management - Kernel boot parameters |
Common Questions About the Oracle 1z1-100 Exam
The 1z1-100 exam is the official Oracle exam behind the Oracle Certified Associate, Oracle Linux 5 and 6 System Administrator certification, validating the skills measured by the Oracle Linux 5 and 6 System Administration credential. It sits at the Associate level of the Oracle certification program.
The 1z1-100 exam contains Approx. 80 questions to be completed within 150 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the CertkingdomPDF test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.
The passing score for the 1z1-100 exam is 61%, and the official registration fee is $245 USD. Retakes are not discounted — every new attempt means paying the full fee again — so it pays to measure yourself before you book. Work through the 142 practice questions on CertkingdomPDF, sit a timed practice test, and schedule your exam only when your scores are consistently comfortable. That simple habit is the cheapest exam strategy there is.
No formal prerequisites; recommended knowledge of Linux command line, shell scripting, and basic system administration Requirements can change when Oracle revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
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The Oracle Linux 5 and 6 System Administration exam blueprint is organized into 9 domains. The first three are:
- Storage and File Systems
- Oracle Database Preparation
- Installation and Boot Process
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.
Oracle Linux 5 and 6 System Administration Sample Questions:
Examine this extract from the /etc/ssh/sshd_config file:
passwordAuthentication no
What is the effect of this parameter settings on the use of openSSH commands on both the client and server?
- A. Client users whose keys are not in the authorized_keys file on the server are unable to use passwords to authenticate themselves to the server.
- B. Passwords are not required and no ssh-keygen is required either. Only passphrase are required.
- C. The ssh daemon does not ask for a password before starting or stopping the sshd service.
- D. Client users whose keys are not in the authorized_keys file on the client are unable to use passwords to authenticate themselves to the server.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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The user scott tries to create a directory hierarchy under a specific directory location and encounters an error:
Which command must scott use to create the directory hierarchy successfully? (Choose the best answer.)
- A. mkdir -r /tmp/test/test1/stored/all
- B. mkdir -p test/test1/stored/all
- C. mkdir R test/test1/stored/all
- D. mkdir /test/test1/stored/all
- E. mkdir -r test/test1/stored/all
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
Which three statements correctly describes the purpose of and administration of kernel boot parameters in Oracle Linux?
- A. Kernel boot parameters used to boot the running system may be examined after boot by Viewing
/boot/grub/grub/conf. - B. Additional kernel boot parameters may be specified from the grub command line.
- C. Kernel boot parameters used to boot the running system may be examined after boot by viewing
/proc/cmdline. - D. Additional kernel boot parameters may be specified in an administrator-specified parameters that is read by GRUB stage1_5.
- E. Additional kernel boot parameters may be specified in an administrator-specified parameter file that is read by grub stage.
- F. Kernel boot parameters may be specified in /boot/grub/grub/conf.
Correct Answer: B,C,F 🗳️
Which three statements are true about HugePages? (Choose three.)
- A. HugePages usage reduces page table overhead
- B. The number of HugePages is defined in /etc/security/limits.conf
- C. The number of HugePages is controlled by a Linux kernel parameter
- D. HugePages are never swapped to disk
- E. The number of HugePages is controlled by Oracle database parameters
Correct Answer: A,B,C 🗳️
Which three are valid directories for cron jobs to be run at known intervals?
- A. /etc/cron.annually
- B. /etc/cron.yearly
- C. /etc/cron.daily
- D. /etc/cron.monthly
- E. /etc/cron.hourly
- F. /etc/cron.minutely
Correct Answer: C,D,E 🗳️
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