LFCS Question #836: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

How do you get a list of files that have been installed from a dpkg package?

Options

• Adpkg-I pkgname
• Bdpkg-C pkgname
• Cdpkg-s pkgname
• Ddpkg-S pkgname
• Edpkg-L pkgname

Explanation

The dpkg -L command is used to list all the files that belong to a specified installed Debian package.

Common mistakes.

• A. dpkg -I is not a standard or recognized option for listing files within a package; -i is typically used for installing a package.
• B. The dpkg -C command is used to check for broken or partially installed packages, not to list the files within a package.
• C. The dpkg -s pkgname command displays the status information (e.g., installed, removed) about a package, but it does not list its files.
• D. The dpkg -S filename command searches for which installed package owns a particular file, which is the opposite of listing files within a known package.

Concept tested. DPKG package file listing

Reference. https://manpages.debian.org/testing/dpkg/dpkg.8.en.html

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