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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- AThe Fonts section
- BThe Files section
- CThe xfsCodes section
- DThe Graphics section
- EThe modeline section
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(34 responses)- B91% (31)
- D6% (2)
- E3% (1)
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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.
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.
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.
'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.
The 'Graphics' section is not a standard `xorg.conf` section; display settings are usually found in sections like `Screen` or `Monitor`.
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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