LX0-103 · Question #39
In xorg.conf, which section is concerned with fonts?
The correct answer is B. the Files section. The 'Files' section of xorg.conf specifies filesystem paths used by the X server, including font directories via FontPath directives.
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In xorg.conf, which section is concerned with fonts?
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- Athe Fonts section
- Bthe Files section
- Cthe xfsCodes section
- Dthe Graphics section
- Ethe modeline section
How the community answered
(26 responses)- B88% (23)
- D4% (1)
- E8% (2)
Why each option
The 'Files' section of xorg.conf specifies filesystem paths used by the X server, including font directories via FontPath directives.
There is no section named 'Fonts' in the xorg.conf specification - font configuration belongs inside the Files section.
In xorg.conf, the Files section contains FontPath entries that tell the X server where to locate font files or font servers. Multiple FontPath lines can be listed to define the search order for fonts. This section also houses ModulePath, which points to loadable X modules.
'xfsCodes' is not a valid xorg.conf section name and does not exist in the X.Org configuration format.
'Graphics' is not a recognized xorg.conf section - display hardware is configured in the Device and Screen sections.
'modeline' entries define display resolution and timing parameters and appear within the Monitor section, not in a standalone section.
Concept tested: xorg.conf Files section and FontPath configuration
Source: https://www.x.org/releases/current/doc/man/man5/xorg.conf.5.xhtml
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