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117-201 · Question #243

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

The correct answer is D. An error message is shown showing which device couldn't be mounted or informing that init. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

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

Options

  • AAn error message is shown and the administrator is asked by the kernel to specify a valid root
  • BAn error message is shown and the system reboots after a keypress.
  • CAn error message is shown and the system boots in maintenance mode.
  • DAn error message is shown showing which device couldn't be mounted or informing that init
  • EAn error message is shown stating that the corresponding kernel module couldn't be loaded.

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(34 responses)
  • A
    9% (3)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    15% (5)
  • D
    71% (24)
  • E
    3% (1)

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