Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 11 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) Vocabulary Game
Essential tools
Software installation
Shell scripts
Operate running systems
System maintenance
Local storage
Mounted storage
Link configuration
Address lookup
Account administration
Security
Sources for these terms (22)
- Bash Reference Manual · Source checked 2026-11-05
- GNU tar Manual · Source checked 2026-11-05
- grep(1) - Linux manual page · Source checked 2026-11-05
- rpm(8) - RPM Package Manager · Source checked 2026-11-05
- DNF Command Reference · Source checked 2026-11-05
- GNU GRUB Manual 2.12 · Source checked 2026-11-05
- systemd.unit - Unit configuration · Source checked 2026-11-05
- cron(8) - Linux manual page · Source checked 2026-11-05
- lvm(8) - Linux manual page · Source checked 2026-11-05
- xfs(5) - Linux manual page · Source checked 2026-11-05
- exports(5) - Linux manual page · Source checked 2026-11-05
- mkswap(8) - Linux manual page · Source checked 2026-11-05
- chrony - Introduction · Source checked 2026-11-05
- TuneD documentation: Optimizing system throughput, latency, and power consumption · Source checked 2026-11-05
- nmcli: NetworkManager Reference Manual · Source checked 2026-11-05
- resolv.conf(5) - Linux manual page · Source checked 2026-11-05
- sudo(8) - execute a command as another user · Source checked 2026-11-05
- chage(1) - Linux manual page · Source checked 2026-11-05
- acl(5) - Linux manual page · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Sudo · Source checked 2026-11-05
- RFC 7530: Network File System (NFS) Version 4 Protocol · Source checked 2026-11-05
- DNF (Dandified YUM 4) repository README · Source checked 2026-11-05
About the RHCSA Exam
The premier hands-on Linux certification for Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administrators. RHCSA validates practical skills in essential tools, software management, shell scripting, system operations, storage and file systems, networking, user administration, and security on RHEL 10.
Exam sponsor: Red Hat. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Question count not published by the exam provider
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
210/300 (70%)
Reported exam pass rate: ~60-70%. industry estimate (Red Hat does not publish official pass rates) This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the RHCSA vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the RHCSA vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 RHCSA terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the RHCSA terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Red Hat content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the RHCSA pass rate?
Red Hat does not officially publish pass rates. Industry estimates suggest approximately 60-70% of well-prepared candidates pass on their first attempt. The exam requires 210/300 (70%) to pass. Because RHCSA is a performance-based exam on live systems, it requires significant hands-on practice. Candidates with 3-6 months of RHEL experience and 80+ hours of focused study typically perform well.
How is the RHCSA exam format different from multiple-choice exams?
RHCSA is a performance-based exam where you perform actual tasks on live RHEL 10 systems. Unlike multiple-choice exams, you must configure systems, troubleshoot problems, and verify your work actually functions. Each task is scored based on whether the system meets specific criteria. This format validates real-world skills but requires extensive hands-on practice with actual RHEL systems.