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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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Question

In xorg.conf, which section is concerned with fonts?

Options

  • Athe Fonts section
  • Bthe Files section
  • Cthe xfsCodes section
  • Dthe Graphics section
  • Ethe modeline section

How the community answered

(26 responses)
  • B
    88% (23)
  • D
    4% (1)
  • E
    8% (2)

Why each option

The 'Files' section of xorg.conf specifies filesystem paths used by the X server, including font directories via FontPath directives.

Athe Fonts section

There is no section named 'Fonts' in the xorg.conf specification - font configuration belongs inside the Files section.

Bthe Files sectionCorrect

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.

Cthe xfsCodes section

'xfsCodes' is not a valid xorg.conf section name and does not exist in the X.Org configuration format.

Dthe Graphics section

'Graphics' is not a recognized xorg.conf section - display hardware is configured in the Device and Screen sections.

Ethe modeline section

'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

Topics

#xorg.conf#Files section#font path#X configuration

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