LFCS Question #747: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

Which of the following Debian package system commands will list all partially installed packages and suggest how to get them correctly installed?

Options

• Adpkg -C
• Bapt-get -u
• Cdpkg -Dh
• Ddpkg -l
• Eapt-get -y

Explanation

The dpkg -C (or dpkg --audit) command is used in Debian-based systems to check the integrity of the installed packages and identify any that are partially installed, providing suggestions for resolution.

Common mistakes.

• B. apt-get -u is used to upgrade packages and does not specifically list partially installed ones or provide fix suggestions.
• C. dpkg -Dh is not a valid dpkg option for listing partially installed packages; -D is for debugging, -h for help.
• D. dpkg -l lists all installed packages, regardless of their installation status, and doesn't audit for issues.
• E. apt-get -y automatically answers 'yes' to prompts during package operations, but doesn't list partially installed packages.

Concept tested. Debian package management (dpkg audit)

Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/linux-reference/linux-commands/dpkg

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