The LPIC-1 Exam 102 is part of the Linux Professional Institute's multi-level Linux professional certification program. It's designed to validate a candidate's ability to perform maintenance tasks on the command line, install and configure a Linux computer, and set up basic networking. The current version of the exam is 5.0, and it's identified by the codes 101-500 and 102-500.

Here are some key details about LPIC-1 Exam 102:

• Exam Objectives: The exam covers various topics including Shells and Shell Scripting, User Interfaces and Desktops, Administrative Tasks, Essential System Services, Networking Fundamentals, and Security. Each topic includes detailed objectives, such as managing user and group accounts, automating system administration tasks by scheduling jobs, configuring localization and internationalization, maintaining system time, configuring system logging, and managing Mail Transfer Agent basics.

• Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this certification, making it accessible to individuals who are new to Linux as well as those with some experience​.

• Exam Format: To become LPIC-1 certified, candidates must pass both the 101 and 102 exams. Each exam is 90 minutes long and consists of 60 multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank questions​ .

• Validity Period: The certification is valid for 5 years. However, it can be extended by retaking the exam or achieving a higher-level certification within that period​ ​.

• Cost: Exam pricing varies by country, and interested candidates can check the cost for their specific location​ ​.

• Languages: The exams are available in various languages including English, German, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazilian), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), and Spanish (Modern) at VUE test centers. Online exams via OnVUE are available in English, German, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazilian), and Spanish​ ​.