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XK0-001 · Question #112
The Ethernet card fails on a Linux machine without modular support, and is replaced by one from a different manufacturer. The new card is verified as Linux compatible. When the system restarts, the…
The correct answer is B. Recompile the kernel with support for the new device. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.
Question
The Ethernet card fails on a Linux machine without modular support, and is replaced by one from a different manufacturer. The new card is verified as Linux compatible. When the system restarts, the operating system does not recognize the new card. Which of the following is necessary to finish the installation?
Options
- AChange the network routing table.
- BRecompile the kernel with support for the new device.
- CDownload a new driver and add it to the /dev directory.
- DEdit the Ethernet configuration file to point to the new device.
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- B72% (13)
- C6% (1)
- D11% (2)
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