Do I have the option of choosing between RPM and DPKG package management on the LPI exams?
No. At one time LPI permitted candidates to choose between answering questions on either RPM or DPKG package management, however this practice was discontinued in 2005. Consultations with both industry and IT professionals at the time indicated that it was necessary for Linux professionals to know both types of package management. Nevertheless we still receive inquiries on this issue–if you find a publication that states that LPI still offers this choice please let us know. 2.21 LPI is introducing new exams on April 1, 2009. Are my previous exams still valid towards my certification? Yes. You do not need to rewrite your exams. For example if you have passed 101 in the past you may take the new 102 exam and still obtain your LPIC-1 certification. However, please know that our Board of Directors has recently passed a policy that you must take both exams of either the LPIC-1 or LPIC-2 certification within 5 years of each other in order for the certificate to be valid. The full details of
