LPIC-2 201-450

You need an active LPIC-1 certification to receive LPIC-2, and you must pass both 201 and 202. The objectives state that exams may be taken in any order, but all requirements must be met. Check your LPIC-1 status before scheduling so you are not surprised at certification time.

Each exam is 90 minutes and contains 60 questions. The question types are multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank. LPIC-2 requires both the 201 and 202 exams, so plan for two separate 90-minute sittings. The source does not state a passing score or whether questions are weighted.

It is an advanced, second-level exam. The published objectives assume you can measure resource use, manage kernels, recover systems, handle filesystems and RAID/LVM, configure networking, and maintain systems. The source gives no pass rate or difficulty rating. Difficulty is best judged by whether you can perform those tasks without step-by-step guidance.

Start from LPI's 201 objectives and note the weights: capacity planning and kernel topics carry different emphasis, and the objective lists name files, terms, and utilities you should recognize. Build a lab and practise each task, especially kernel module handling, boot recovery, filesystem repair, RAID/LVM, and network troubleshooting. Use the objectives as a checklist, not just a reading list.

LPI permits either order as long as you pass both and hold active LPIC-1. For study sequencing, a practical approach is to take 201 first because it builds system-level foundations-kernel, boot, storage, and networking-that support the service-focused topics in 202. That is a preparation suggestion, not an LPI requirement.

The LPIC-2 overview and objectives do not state a retake policy, waiting period, or retake fee. Because those rules can change, confirm them with LPI's certification FAQ and your exam provider before you schedule. Do not rely on older forum posts for current retake terms.

LPIC-2 is valid for five years. LPI's overview page also points readers to options for extending beyond five years, so check the current renewal or extension rules on LPI's site before your expiration date. Passing one exam alone does not create the certification; both 201 and 202 are required.

At VUE test centers, exams are available in English, German, Japanese, and Portuguese (Brazilian). Online via OnVUE, the available languages are English and Japanese. Language availability can differ by delivery method, so confirm the exact exam and language when you book.

The overview page links to country-specific exam pricing but does not list a dollar amount. LPI sets pricing by country, so check the pricing link for your location and confirm whether a voucher changes the total. Avoid quoting a single global fee.

The source does not publish a passing score for LPIC-2. It also does not state whether the 60 questions are equally weighted. Check LPI's exam FAQ or candidate handbook for the current passing standard before you sit; do not assume a percentage from practice tests.