XK0-005 Question #178: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

A Linux administrator attempts to install the package newprogram.x86_64.rpm using a package manager. The administrator receives a warning indicating the command that was run was using a deprecated package manager. Which of the following commands should the administrator use to avoid the warning and install the newprogram.x86_64.rpm program?

Options

• A# dnf install newprogram.x86_64.rpm
• B# rpm -e newprogram.x86_64.rpm
• C# dpkg -i newprogram.x86_64.rpm
• D# apt-get install newprogram.x86_64.rpm

Explanation

To install an RPM package on a modern RPM-based Linux distribution without using deprecated tools, the administrator should use the DNF package manager.

Common mistakes.

• B. rpm -e is used to erase (uninstall) an RPM package, not install it.
• C. dpkg is the package manager for Debian-based systems and cannot directly install .rpm files.
• D. apt-get is also for Debian-based systems and cannot install .rpm files.

Concept tested. Linux DNF package manager usage

Reference. https://access.redhat.com/documentation/en-us/red_hat_enterprise_linux/8/html/managing_software_with_dnf/installing-and-removing-packages_managing-software-with-dnf#installing-a-package_installing-and-removing-packages-with-dnf

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