LinuC Level 3 304Virtualization & High Availability
Overview of LinuC Level 3 Exam 304
LinuC Level 3 certifies competency in enterprise-level technical work. LinuC Level 3 Exam 304 Virtualization & High Availability requires candidates to demonstrate top-level technical Linux professional skills covering the following enterprise-level large-scale Linux system construction and consulting tasks.
- Demonstrate an understanding of virtualization concept and technology and prove competency in construction and operation of virtual systems using Linux/OSS.
- Prove competency in construction and operation of high-availability technologies using Linux/OSS including load balancing, cluster management and cluster storage.
LinuC Level 3 Exam 304 Virtualization & High Availability certified professionals have proven their skills as advanced engineers who are knowledgeable about virtual and high-availability technologies for Linux/OSS and can construct and operate virtual and highly reliable systems.
| Exam Prerequisites | Neither work experience nor qualifications are required for taking this exam, but candidates must have a current valid LinuC Level 2 certification for the Level 3 certificate acquisition. (Learn more about the certification validity period.) It is possible to take this Level 3 exam without prior certification. (Level 3 certification is only awarded after Level 2 certification is completed.) |
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| Exam Fees |
Each exam costs ¥16,500 (JPY/in Japan, including TAX) / $150 (USD/outside of Japan, without TAX). |
| Exam Procedure |
All exams are administered as computer-based tests (CBT). Most questions only require a mouse to select an answer, but there are also some questions that require keyboard input. There is no practical exam or interview portion. ※ Learn more about CBT from the test distribution company (test center), Pearson VUE. |
| Exam Length | Approx. 60 questions |
| Exam Time | 90 minutes (※) ※ 5 minutes are included to answer a simple survey after exam completion. The total time allowed for answering exam questions is 85 minutes. |
| Date/Location | Candidates may select their preferred date, time and location. |
| Certification Requirements |
Candidates require passing grades in any one of Exam 300, Exam 303, or Exam 304, and to have an active LinuC Level2 certification to receive LinuC Level3 certification. |
| Grade/Results |
Pass/fail status will be revealed immediately after exam completion. |
| Average Study Time | Most candidates require 6-12months of study to pass these exams. |
| Certification Document | Certificate should arrive 3-5 weeks after exam is completed. ※ Please contact LPI-Japan if you do not receive your certificate after 6 weeks. |
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| Valid Professional Titles | LinuC-3 304 Virtualization &High Availability Certified Professional or LinuC Level3 304 Virtualization &High Availability Certified Professional or LinuC-3 304 Virtualization &High Availability Certified or LinuC Level3 304 Virtualization &High Availability Certified or LinuC-3 Virtualization &High Availability |
| Official Logo | Certified individuals are authorized to include the logo and/or professional title on their business cards. |
| Exam Validity Period | Lifetime |
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| Recertification policy | Certification does not expire, but qualification is subject to a period of validity. To extend the period of validity, candidates must recertify within 5 years of previous certification date OR pass certification of a higher level exam within 5 years. Please see Recertification policy for more details. |
| Retake Policy | This LinuC retake policy is only applicable to candidates who failed previous exams. Re-examination for previous passing grades is not affected by this policy. If you fail your 1st exam attempt, you may take the same exam a 2nd time after a mandatory 7-day waiting period (including Saturdays and Sundays). Please check the Retake Policy before you apply. |