CompTIA
Scoring Guide
CompTIA Linux+Passing Score
Understand the scoring requirements for the XK0-005 exam. Learn what score you need to pass and how the exam is evaluated.
Minimum Passing Score
720/900
Scaled score out of 1000 points
Exam Details
Exam Scoring Details
Key information about the CompTIA Linux+ exam format
Passing Score
720/900
Minimum score required to pass
Total Questions
90
Questions on the exam
Time Limit
90 min
To complete the exam
Domains
4
Topic areas covered
Domain Weights
Score by Domain
Questions are distributed across 4 domains
Domain 1System Management
32%
~29 questions
Domain 2Security
21%
~19 questions
Domain 3Scripting, Containers, and Automation
19%
~17 questions
Domain 4Troubleshooting
28%
~25 questions
Important Notes
- Some questions may be unscored (used for research)
- All questions carry equal weight within their domain
- There is no penalty for wrong answers - always guess
- Results are typically available immediately after the exam
Scoring Tips
- Aim for 80%+ in practice exams before taking the real exam
- Focus on high-weight domains for maximum impact
- Do not spend too long on any single question
- Review flagged questions at the end if time permits
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