Linux Foundation Exam LFCS Topic 7 Question 70 Discussion

Actual exam question for Linux Foundation's LFCS exam

Question #: 70
Topic #: 7

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Which of the following is correct when talking about mount points?

AEvery existing directory can be used as a mount point.

BOnly empty directories can be used as a mount point.

CDirectories need to have the SetUID flag set to be used as a mount point.

DFiles within a directory are deleted when the directory is used as a mount point.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Haydee at Mar 06, 2024, 03:18 PM

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8 days ago

I thought mount points could be anywhere, that's the whole point of the flexibility. But I guess B makes sense too.

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17 days ago

B) Only empty directories can be used as a mount point. Seems logical to me, you don't want to overwrite existing files, right?

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5 days ago

A) Every existing directory can be used as a mount point.

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19 days ago

But wouldn't it make sense to use any existing directory as a mount point to save space?

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24 days ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is B) Only empty directories can be used as a mount point.

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27 days ago

I think the correct answer is A) Every existing directory can be used as a mount point.

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