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Which file used by XDM specifies the default wallpaper?

The correct answer is A. /etc/X11/xdm/Xsetup. The /etc/X11/xdm/Xsetup script is utilized by the X Display Manager (XDM) to perform display-specific setup tasks, which commonly includes setting the default wallpaper or background.

Submitted by the_admin· Apr 18, 2026Service Configuration

Question

Which file used by XDM specifies the default wallpaper?

Options

  • A/etc/X11/xdm/Xsetup
  • B/etc/X11/xdm.conf
  • C/etc/X11/xdm/Defaults
  • D/etc/X11/defaults.conf

How the community answered

(24 responses)
  • A
    92% (22)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • D
    4% (1)

Why each option

The /etc/X11/xdm/Xsetup script is utilized by the X Display Manager (XDM) to perform display-specific setup tasks, which commonly includes setting the default wallpaper or background.

A/etc/X11/xdm/XsetupCorrect

The /etc/X11/xdm/Xsetup script is executed by XDM before the login screen appears. It is typically used for pre-session setup, such as configuring the display environment, running X-related commands, and often setting the background or wallpaper for the XDM login screen.

B/etc/X11/xdm.conf

/etc/X11/xdm.conf is not a standard or commonly recognized configuration file for XDM to set the wallpaper.

C/etc/X11/xdm/Defaults

/etc/X11/xdm/Defaults contains default XDM configuration settings, but the actual display setup commands for wallpaper are typically placed in Xsetup.

D/etc/X11/defaults.conf

/etc/X11/defaults.conf is not a standard XDM configuration file for wallpaper settings.

Concept tested: XDM wallpaper configuration file

Source: https://man.archlinux.org/man/xdm.1.en

Topics

#XDM#Display Manager#Configuration files#Wallpaper

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