XK0-005 · Question #339
Which of the following directories will help an administrator identify the specifications of a Linux server in term of resources?
The correct answer is B. /Proc. This question asks for the virtual filesystem that provides runtime system information and hardware details on a Linux system.
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Which of the following directories will help an administrator identify the specifications of a Linux server in term of resources?
Options
- A/sys
- B/Proc
- C/Var
- D/usr
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- B87% (40)
- C7% (3)
- D4% (2)
Why each option
This question asks for the virtual filesystem that provides runtime system information and hardware details on a Linux system.
/sys is another virtual filesystem that exposes information about devices and kernel components, primarily for device management, but /proc is more commonly associated with overall system resource specifications.
The /proc directory is a virtual filesystem that provides a window into the kernel's internal data structures, containing runtime system information such as CPU, memory, and running processes. It allows administrators to inspect various hardware and system specifications dynamically.
/var is used for variable data files, such as logs, mail queues, and temporary files, not for system hardware specifications.
/usr contains user binaries, libraries, documentation, and source code, not dynamic system resource information.
Concept tested: Linux virtual filesystem for system information
Source: https://man7.org/linux/man-pages/man5/proc.5.html
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