Which of the following commands installs a loadable module in the running kernel?

The correct answer is A. insmod. insmod installs a loadable module in the running kernel. It tries to link a module into the running kernel by resolving all symbols from the kernel's exported symbol table.

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Question

Which of the following commands installs a loadable module in the running kernel?

Options

Ainsmod
Bdepmod
Cmodprobe
Dsetmod

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A
74% (14)
B
5% (1)
C
16% (3)
D
5% (1)

Explanation

insmod installs a loadable module in the running kernel. It tries to link a module into the running kernel by resolving all symbols from the kernel's exported symbol table.

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