Linux Certification Quiz

What does the /etc/hosts file contain?

• Mappings between IP addresses and names

• Client-side portions of the DNS system

• Configuration commands for network interfaces

• Dynamic allocation methods for DHCP

What is the purpose of the /etc/nsswitch.conf file?

• Controls sources used by system library lookup functions

• Contains mappings between IP addresses and names

• Sets up equivalence between addresses and names

• Handles IP address allocation

What does the /etc/resolv.conf file control?

• Client-side portions of the DNS system

• Mappings between IP addresses and names

• Configuration commands for network interfaces

• Dynamic allocation methods for DHCP

What is the function of the ifconfig command?

• Configures network interfaces

• Controls sources used by system library lookup functions

• Handles IP address allocation

• Sets up equivalence between addresses and names

What are the three ways DHCP handles IP address allocation?

• Dynamic allocation, Manual allocation, and Leases

• Static allocation, Dynamic allocation, and Manual allocation

• Dynamic allocation, Static allocation, and Relay

• Manual allocation, Relay, and Leases

What is the DHCP server process called?

• dhcpd

• ifconfig

• resolv.conf

• nsswitch.conf