Question 1

What happens if the Linux kernel can't mount the root filesystem when booting?

Options :

A : An error message is shown and the administrator is asked by the kernel to specify a valid root filesystem to continue the boot process.

B : An error message is shown and the system reboots after a keypress.

C : An error message is shown and the system boots in maintenance mode.

D : An error message is shown showing which device couldn't be mounted or informing that init couldn't be found.

E : An error message is shown stating that the corresponding kernel module couldn't be loaded.

Answer: D

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the format of the /etc/fstab file?

Options :

A : device name; filesystem type; mount point; mount options; dump filesystem; fsck order

B : device name; mount point; filesystem type; mount options; dump filesystem; fsck order

C : device name; mount point; mount options; filesystem type; dump filesystem; fsck order

D : mount point; filesystem type; device name; mount options; dump filesystem; fsck order

E : mount point; device name; filesystem type; mount options; dump filesystem; fsck order

Answer: B

Question 3

What should be done to ensure a client machine uses the recursive nameserver running on

the IP address 192.168.0.1? (Choose TWO correct answers.)

Options :

A : Add nameserver 192.168.0.1 to /etc/resolv.conf.

B : Run route add nameserver 192.168.0.1.

C :

Run ifconfig eth0 nameserver 192.168.0.1.

D : Ensure that the dns service is listed in the hosts entry in the /etc/nsswitch.conf file.

E : Run bind add nameserver 192.168.0.1.

Answer: A,D

Question 4

The correct command sequence to create and mount logical volumes on a Linux system is:

Options :

A : lvcreate, pvcreate, vgcreate, mkfs, mount

B : pvcreate, vgcreate, lvcreate, mkfs, mount

C : vgcreate, lvcreate, pvcreate, mount, mkfs

D : mkfs, pvcreate, vgcreate, lvcreate, mount

E : pvcreate, lvcreate, vgcreate, mkfs, mount

Answer: B

Question 5

During booting, when the Linux kernel loads an initramfs file, which command from the

initramfs will be executed first, if present?

Options :

A : /init

B : /initrd

C : /linuxrc

D : /rc.local

E :

/sbin/init

Answer: A