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LX0-104 · Question #545

In xorg.conf, which of the following sections is concerned with fonts?

The correct answer is B. The Files section. In the xorg.conf configuration file for the X Window System, the 'Files' section is traditionally used to specify paths for fonts, modules, and other X server resources.

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Question

In xorg.conf, which of the following sections is concerned with fonts?

Options

  • AThe Fonts section
  • BThe Files section
  • CThe xfsCodes section
  • DThe Graphics section
  • EThe modeline section

How the community answered

(34 responses)
  • B
    91% (31)
  • D
    6% (2)
  • E
    3% (1)

Why each option

In the xorg.conf configuration file for the X Window System, the 'Files' section is traditionally used to specify paths for fonts, modules, and other X server resources.

AThe Fonts section

While conceptually logical, there isn't a standard 'Fonts' section in `xorg.conf` specifically for font paths; they are typically configured within the `Files` section.

BThe Files sectionCorrect

The `Files` section in `xorg.conf` is where critical file paths for the X server are defined, including the `FontPath` option which specifies directories where the X server should look for fonts. This section centralizes the configuration of various resource locations.

CThe xfsCodes section

'xfsCodes' is not a standard section in `xorg.conf` related to font configuration; it might refer to something else or be a made-up option.

DThe Graphics section

The 'Graphics' section is not a standard `xorg.conf` section; display settings are usually found in sections like `Screen` or `Monitor`.

EThe modeline section

The 'modeline' option is used within the `Monitor` or `Screen` section to define display timings and resolutions, not font paths.

Concept tested: Xorg.conf font configuration section

Source: https://www.x.org/releases/current/doc/man/man5/xorg.conf.5.html

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#X.org configuration#fonts#display server

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