UNIX Administration (Solaris) Tests

Test Summary: Assessments aimed at measuring a candidate's proficiency regarding managing the Sun Solaris version of UNIX (Test versions available are Solaris 7, Solaris 8, Solaris 9, and Solaris 10).

Test Specifications:
  • Test Name: UNIX Administration (Solaris) Tests (Versions Solaris 7, 8, 9, or 10)
  • Job Level (depending on test version): System Administrator
  • Test Publisher: SHL
  • Uses: Assess the candidate's proficiency regarding managing the Sun Solaris version of UNIX
  • Estimated Testing Time: 27-38 minutes, depending on test version (90 minutes allowed)
  • Test Format: Multiple-Choice -- Adaptive
Abilities, Knowledge & Skills Measured (Depending on Test Version):
  • UNIX Administration Solaris 7 Test: UNIX System Knowledge, Setup and Configuration, File Systems, Shell Programming, Network Services, Security, Mail Services and Troubleshooting
  • UNIX Administration Solaris 8 Test: As above for Solaris 7, plus Administrator Maintenance and Performance Tuning
  • UNIX Administration Solaris 9 and 10 Tests: Automation, Network and Network Services, Performance Capacity, Process Control and Life Cycle, Security, Debug Tools and Methods, and Files and File Systems