LX0-104 · Question #260
Which of the following commands is used to deactivate a network interface?
The correct answer is A. ifdown. The ifdown command is typically used on Linux systems to deactivate a network interface, stopping its services and releasing its IP address.
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- Aifdown
- Bipdown
- Cnet
- Dnetdown
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The `ifdown` command is typically used on Linux systems to deactivate a network interface, stopping its services and releasing its IP address.
The `ifdown` command, often part of the `net-tools` or `ifupdown` package, is specifically designed to deactivate a network interface by taking it offline.
`ipdown` is not a standard command for deactivating network interfaces in Linux.
`net` is a general term for networking and not a command to deactivate an interface; `netstat` and `ip` are network commands.
`netdown` is not a standard command for deactivating network interfaces in Linux.
Concept tested: Network interface management
Source: https://www.man7.org/linux/man-pages/man8/ifup.8.html
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