nice to meet you.

My name is Ryokucha and I belong to the System Solutions Department in the Osaka office.

I'm Pepe, a 24-year-old graduate, but I'm working hard every day to catch up with the other seniors.

In this article, I would like to introduce the LPIC study method and exam process in conjunction with the LPIC level 1 exam that I recently obtained.

In addition, the fastest time to pass! ! There is no such thing, so we would appreciate it if you could understand that point.

Also, on Beyond Co., Ltd.'s blog, there are articles written by other people about passing the LPIC exam, so the study method in this article may not be suitable for you! If there are people like you, I think it will help you get a better understanding of the exam if you look at them as well.

We'll introduce some of them below, so please take a look.

There are various reference books and study sites for LPIC, but I used the following two to study.

There are various reference books available, but personally, I felt that if I thoroughly understood the content of the one book above, I would definitely be able to pass the exam. LPIC level 1 includes two exams, LPIC101 and LPIC102, and the books listed above cover both. It's a good deal.

For those who are aiming for a more reliable pass, or those who feel uneasy about just one book, I think it would be a good idea to use other books. This will come down to personal preference.

On the learning site Ping-t, you can solve two types of questions: multiple-choice questions and fill-in-the-blank questions called panel questions. The good thing about LPIC 101 is that it's free, so you can use it easily.

The number of questions is large and the quality of each question is high, so if you use it as a mock test or to confirm your knowledge, it will have a very good learning effect, so we highly recommend using it when studying.

I studied the following flow for both LPIC 101 and LPIC 102.

As for my study cycle, I basically try to study for about 30 to 60 minutes on the day I go to work, using the time I spend commuting and leaving work on the train, and in addition to this, on days when I have free time, I study a little extra before going to bed. I used to do things like that.

When I didn't have the motivation, I would play games or surf the internet instead of forcing myself to study. Studying out of a sense of obligation is not only difficult to concentrate on, but also stressful, so don't overdo it.

There are various opinions regarding the amount of study time required, but I think you should be fine as long as you spend about 30 to 50 hours on each of 101 and 102.

First of all, let me say that it takes a lot of time.

First, go to LPI's official website ( https://www.lpi.org/ja/japan/ ), then click "Obtain an LPI-ID" in the top right corner and follow the instructions to register. The LPI-ID obtained here will be required in a later step.

Be sure to write down your issued LPI-ID somewhere so you don't forget it.

Reservations for the LPIC exam cannot be made from the LPI official website. This is done on a separate site called Pearson VUE.

However, to make that reservation, you will need to create an account within Pearson VUE, and the LPI-ID you created earlier will be required. It's confusing.

go to the Pearson VUE site ( https://www.pearsonvue.com/jp/ja/test-takers.html

When you move, you will see a screen like the one below, so enter "LPI" in the red frame.

Then, a dropdown will appear as shown below, so click on "LPI | Linux Professional Institute Certification Exam".

Next, you will be redirected to a screen like the one below, so let's enter the settings from "Create an account" (detailed information will be omitted here).

Once you have created your account, you are just one step away. Now it's time to book your exam!

There are two ways to take the test: taking the test at home and taking the test at a venue such as a test center, but here we will introduce taking the test on the premise of taking the test at the venue (the environment requirements for taking the test at home are very strict, so is not recommended).

If you are logged in, you will see a screen like the one below.

Proceed by clicking the "Reserve test" button.

You will be redirected to the exam selection screen, so if you are taking LPIC 101, select "LPIC-1 - Exam 101 (part 1 of 2), version 5.0".

After this, you will select the language and exam venue you will use for the exam.

You can make a reservation even the day before as long as there are seats available, so decide on a test date based on your convenience.

Once payment is complete, your test reservation is complete. thank you for your hard work!

No matter how well you make your reservation, if you forget to bring something and can't take the test, you're putting the cart before the horse. Make sure you have plenty of time to prepare.

All you need to bring is the following two things. There are several other combinations available, so please check here

In my case, there was no problem with my driver's license and health insurance card.

If there are no problems with your belongings, it's time for the actual exam.

When you arrive at the venue, fill out some necessary information on the paper you will be given and have your ID checked.
Once you have completed that, you will leave your luggage and be guided to your seat where you will take the test.

Please note that you are generally not allowed to bring anything into the exam venue, including your pockets. If you would like to bring in a handkerchief or tissue, please let the person at the counter know.

Once you are seated, follow the instructions on the screen to begin the exam. Now all you have to do is apply everything you've learned so far. Fight!

When the exam is finished, you will receive your score and pass/fail results on the spot. There's no time to soak in the afterglow.
After checking your score, follow the instructions on the screen and exit immediately.

Knowledge about Linux and networks is an area that will never fade if you live as an engineer. The knowledge I learned during the process of obtaining LPIC level 1 will surely help me in my future career as an engineer.

In fact, I am always helped by the knowledge I have learned through my work.

If you want to acquire knowledge about infrastructure, or want to check if your knowledge is firmly established, why not take the exam once?