LFCS Question #192: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

What does cachesize 1000000 represent in the slapd.conf file?

Options

• AThe number of entries to be cached.
• BThe size of the cache in Bytes.
• CThe size of the cache in bits.
• DThe minimum cache size in Bytes.
• EThe maximum cache size in Bytes.

Explanation

In the slapd.conf file, cachesize 1000000 defines the maximum number of entries to be stored in the OpenLDAP server's entry cache.

Common mistakes.

• B. The cachesize directive specifies the number of entries, not the size in bytes; memory usage is dynamic based on entry content.
• C. The cachesize directive specifies the number of entries, not the size in bits.
• D. The cachesize directive sets a maximum limit, not a minimum, for the number of entries.
• E. The cachesize directive specifies the maximum number of entries, not the maximum size in bytes.

Concept tested. OpenLDAP database caching configuration

Reference. https://www.openldap.org/doc/admin24/slapdconf2.html

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