UNIX Administration Tests

Test Summary: Assessments aimed at measuring a candidate's proficiency regarding the core features and issues in managing an UNIX Environment. The test versions offered are UNIX Administration (General) Test, UNIX Administration HP Test, and UNIX Administration AIX Test.

Test Specifications:
  • Test Name: UNIX Administration Tests (Versions General, HP, and AIX)
  • Job Level (depending on test version): System Administrator
  • Test Publisher: SHL
  • Uses: Assess the candidate's proficiency regarding the core features and issues in managing an UNIX Environment
  • Estimated Testing Time: 28-32 minutes, depending on test version (90 minutes allowed)
Abilities, Knowledge & Skills Measured (Depending on Test Version):
  • UNIX Administration (General) Test: Communications, Processes, File Systems, General Principles, Managing System Resources, Devices, Files, Security, Shell Scripts, TCP/IP Network, User Accounts, Troubleshooting, and Startup and Shutdown
  • UNIX Administration (HP) Test: File Systems, SAM, Security, Devices, Shell Programming and Managing System Resources
  • UNIX Administration (AIX) Test: Backup and Restore, Installation, Configuration, File System, Print, Performance Tuning, Troubleshooting, User Maintenance, General Principles, Processes and ODM, TCP/IP, and Volume Management