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GCIA Question #83: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A. /boot/grub/menu.lst. On Debian Linux systems using GRUB Legacy, the bootloader configuration file is /boot/grub/menu.lst, which is the Debian-specific path distinct from Red Hat-based distributions.
Question
Adam works as a professional Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator. A project has been assigned to him to investigate the main server of SecureEnet Inc. The server runs on Debian Linux operating system. Adam wants to investigate and review the GRUB configuration file of the server system. Which of the following files will Adam investigate to accomplish the task?
Options
- A/boot/grub/menu.lst
- B/grub/grub.com
- C/boot/boot.conf
- D/boot/grub/grub.conf
Explanation
On Debian Linux systems using GRUB Legacy, the bootloader configuration file is /boot/grub/menu.lst, which is the Debian-specific path distinct from Red Hat-based distributions.
Common mistakes.
- B. /grub/grub.com is not a valid path or file extension for any GRUB configuration file on any Linux distribution - the correct extension would be .cfg or the file would be named menu.lst.
- C. /boot/boot.conf does not exist as a standard GRUB configuration file on any mainstream Linux distribution.
- D. /boot/grub/grub.conf is the GRUB configuration path used on Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, and Fedora systems, not on Debian-based systems.
Concept tested. GRUB Legacy configuration file path on Debian Linux
Reference. https://www.gnu.org/software/grub/manual/grub/grub.html
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