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CompTIA Linux+ XK0 vs Linux Certification Lite

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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CompTIA Linux+ XK0

Prepare for your CompTIA Linux+ certification exam with practice tests and study questions covering all exam objectives. Track your progress and identify areas for improvement with personalized proficiency scores and performance analysis.

Highlights
  • Practice tests and mock exams
  • Proficiency score calculation
  • Personalized practice based on performance
  • Bookmark difficult questions
  • Track test performance over time
  • Covers 100% of exam objectives
Features
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Score higher in CompTIA Linux+ XK0-004 certification exam, with this easy-to-use mobile app by Darril Gibson, author of top selling CompTIA certification prep books. It includes study questions, practice tests and Acronyms covering 100% of all exam objectives. ---------- App Highlights --------- PROFICIENCY SCORE: Based on your performance in the practice tests, your proficiency score is calculated which indicates your readiness for the real test. PRACTICE TESTS: Multiple practice and mock tests to assess your exam readiness. The practice tests are personalized based on your proficiency. Taking these tests often is the most effective way to be better prepared for the real test. BOOKMARKS: Bookmark difficult questions and flashcards. Access them easily later. TEST PERFORMANCE: Check your test performance improvement over time. The practice test questions thoroughly examine all the exam topics: 1.0 Hardware and System Configuration 2.0 Systems Operation and Maintenance 3.0 Security 4.0 Linux Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 5.0 Automation and Scripting ABOUT THE AUTHOR After a 22 year Navy career working with computers and electronics, Darril Gibson set a goal for himself. He decided he wanted to become a full time author and write books that help others. Since then, he has authored, coauthored, or contributed to more than 40 books. One of his true joys in life is receiving emails from readers letting him know about their successes after using one of his books. Over the years, Darril has earned multiple certifications including: CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, CASP, and CTT+; (ISC)2 SSCP and CISSP; Microsoft MCT, MCSA, MCSE, MCITP, MCTS, MCDST, MCAD, MCSD, and MCDST. Darril has written books on CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ core certifications, ISC(2) SSCP and CISSP security certifications, and multiple Microsoft certifications. He has also written two books on success including "You Can Do Anything: Three Simple Steps to Success for Graduates" and "7 Life Lessons: Powerful Principles for Living a Fulfilled Life." He regularly posts blogs at blogs.GetCertifiedGetAhead.com About CompTIA Linux+ (https://www.comptia.org/certifications/linux) The new CompTIA Linux+ is for the IT pro who will use Linux to manage everything from cars and smartphones to servers and supercomputers, as a vast number of enterprises use Linux in cloud, cybersecurity, mobile and web administration applications. In the new CompTIA Linux+, candidates are only required to pass one exam for certification. However, the new certification is no longer eligible for the LPI 2-for-1 offer. CompTIA Linux+ is the only job-focused Linux certification covering the latest foundational skills demanded by hiring managers. Unlike other certifications, the new exam includes performance-based and multiple-choice questions to identify the employees who can do the job. The exam covers tasks associated with all major distributions of Linux, setting the foundation for advanced vendor/distro-specific knowledge. CompTIA Linux+ covers common tasks in major distributions of Linux, including the Linux command line, basic maintenance, installing and configuring workstations, and networking.

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Linux Certification Lite

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Linux Cert Exam Prep. - LIte Linux Certification Exam Preparation - Lite Version Linux Certification is required for anyone who's interested in having a carrier in System Administration and Linux Engineering. If you're preparing for Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE) or Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS), this app is going to help you a lot preparing for your exams. This app covers complete material taught for Linux Certifications. The chapters included in the app are following. ENVIRONMENT 1. Linux Environment - Beginner 2. Linux Environment - Medium 3. Linux Environment - Advanced COMMANDS 4. Linux Commands - Beginner 5. Linux Commands - Medium 6. Linux Commands - Advanced 7. Linux Commands - Expert FILE MANAGEMENT 8. Linux File Management - Beginner 9. Linux File Management - Medium And Advanced FILE TYPES 10. Linux File Types FILE PERMISSIONS 11. Linux File Permissions - Beginner 12. Linux File Permissions - Medium And Advanced 13. Linux File System Overview STARTUP AND SHUTDOWN 14. Linux Startup & Shutdown MANAGEMENT 15. Linux Process Management 16. User Account Management SHELL 17. Linux Shell Programming 18. Linux Shell Environment - Beginner 19. Linux Shell Environment - Medium And Advanced 20. Linux Shell Redirection 21. Shell Special Symbols SEARCH 22. Linux Search Pattern FUNCTIONS AND VARIABLES 23. Linux Shell Functions 24. Linux Shell Variables BASH 25. Bash Arithmetic Expression ---------------------------------- This app uses the state of art methodology to prepare students for the exam. You start preparing using flashcards, where answers are provided on the back of the flashcards. Then you can bookmark flashcards which you feel difficult and think that you don't know the answer that well. You can access the bookmarked flashcards in a different section so that you don't have to go through the list of questions. You can test your knowledge using in-built quizzes. You can create your own quizzes by customizing it by bookmarking quiz questions. Once you submit the Quiz/Test you'll be provided with your result and you can take tests unlimited number of times. Other than telling your score, test results also show the list of problems with their answers which you answered wrong, that way you can perform better next time. This app is also equipped with creating your own course material and notes. Suppose your want to add some extra questions or if you are using another text book, this app will help you by creating custom flashcards. You are able to create custom chapters and flashcards with questions, answers and options. For custom flashcards, you are able to attach images to your flashcards. Following is the description how to attach images to your custom flashcards. ---------------------------------- LEARN HOW TO ATTACH IMAGES You can attach up to 5 different images in a single custom flashcard using '[attach1]', '[attach2]', '[attach3]', '[attach4]' and '[attach5]' anywhere in question, answer or any of the wrong options. Once you write these keywords, upload attachment buttons will start enabling where you can upload an image from your phone. Uploading an attachment needs to be in sequence meaning you can't enable '[attach2]' before '[attach1]'. Example: Question: What is happening in the picture? [attach1]. ----------------------------------

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CompTIA Linux+ XK04 screens
Linux Certification Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Linux Certification Lite at none against CompTIA Linux+ XK0's 5. Linux Certification Lite also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CompTIA Linux+ XK0 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Linux Certification Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CompTIA Linux+ XK0 versus Linux Certification Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompTIA Linux+ XK0Linux Certification Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.511.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperlearnZappGhumman Tech LLC

In-app purchases

5 purchases

CompTIA Linux+ XK0

Subscriptions5
  • All Access - 1 Week$1.997 Days
  • All Access - 1 Month$4.991 Month
  • All Access - 3 Months$11.993 Months
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  • All Access - 6 Months$19.996 Months
  • All Access - 1 Year$29.991 Year
None

Linux Certification Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CompTIA Linux+ XK0 free?
CompTIA Linux+ XK0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Linux Certification Lite free?
Linux Certification Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CompTIA Linux+ XK0 or Linux Certification Lite have ads?
Neither CompTIA Linux+ XK0 nor Linux Certification Lite shows ads.

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