1. General

1.1 What is the purpose of the Linux Professional Institute?

1.2 Why is a certification program needed for Linux?

1.3 What can I do to help?

1.4 When do you expect to complete your work?

1.5 I've worked with a lot of "certified" people and haven't been impressed with their competence. What do you say to this type of criticism?

1.6 How will the LPI program meet the requirements of existing hiring practices and local regulations (such as U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity laws)?

1.7 These exams seem geared toward system administrators. Will LPI also be providing certification for developers?

1.8 I am confused about Red Hat's connection to LPI. Don't they have a competing certification?

1.9 How does LPI compare to other Linux certification programs?

1.10 How does LPI's certification relate to the general UNIX system administration certification being developed by SAGE?

1.11 How do LPI levels correlate to the SAGE job descriptions for UNIX sys admins?

1.12 I am actually interested in hardware certification - is there another project addressing that?

1.13 I was previously certified with DigitalMetrics. What do I do to become LPI certified?

1.14 I see there are two versions of the 101 exam - RPM and DPKG. What's this all about?

2. Exams

2.1 How much do LPI exams cost?

2.2 Why do I have to pay in US$ when taking the test elsewhere?

2.3 How many tests does it take to be certified?

2.4 Where can I take the exams?

2.5 How can I offer the exams to my students/clients?

2.6 There is no VUE testing centers near me. What can I do?

2.7 Why aren't you offering exams across the web?

2.8 Do all LPI exams use computer-based testing?

2.9 Why are you not using Sylvan Prometric testing centers?

2.10 How is your certification process going to include the version specific aspects of Linux, like the different "stock" scripts used with Red Hat as opposed to Debian or Slackware or the differing package management systems?

2.11 What about the testing obstacles presented to individuals for whom English is not their native tongue?

2.12 I took the test during a "beta" period and did not receive my score. When I check on the VUE web site, it says I failed. What is going on?

2.13 Why does the beta phase take so long?

2.14 There are many questions about obscure options for commands. Why are we supposed to know them? I am an experienced sysadmin, and I still consult the man pages!

2.15 How are the test scores computed? How many questions do I need to answer correctly to pass? What is the maxiumum score? How good is my score of ...?

2.16 So how good are your tests?

2.17 Aren't hands-on certification tests (like Red Hat's) better than paper multiple choice tests like LPI is using?

2.18 How long will it take for LPI to send out my certificate once I've passed?

2.19 Do LPI certifications expire?

3. Publicity

3.1 Who is the point of contact for publicity?

3.2 I'd like to do a presentation about LPI. Do you have any sample presentations that I can use?

3.3 Do you have a fact sheet about LPI that I can include in a press kit?

3.4 Can I use the LPI logo on a brochure/flyer/document?

3.5 Can I put the logo - or a version of the logo - on my web site to show our support for LPI?

3.6 Can I help with the web site?

4. Preparation and Training

4.1 How do I prepare for LPI exams?

4.2 Where can I find a training center that offers courses for LPI certification?

4.3 What will it take for my organization to teach students so that they can become LPI certified?

4.4 Will LPI be "approving" courseware?

4.5 Will LPI be certifying instructors?

4.6 Will LPI help me find a job?

5. Organization

5.1 How long has LPI been organized?

5.2 Why is LPI incorporated in New Brunswick, Canada?

5.3 Can I see LPI's by-laws and other legal documents?

5.4 How is LPI governed?

5.5 How is LPI funded?

5.6 Is my sponsorship of LPI tax-deductible in the United States?

5.7 I live outside of the United States. How can I help LPI grow within my country?