XK0-006 System Management Practice Question
An administrator needs to update the package cache and upgrade all installed packages on a Debian-based system. Which TWO commands are appropriate for this task? (Select TWO.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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apt update
apt update refreshes the package cache; apt upgrade upgrades all packages. apt-get update and apt-get upgrade are also valid. The question asks for two commands; typically the sequence is update then upgrade. Both apt and apt-get are acceptable.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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apt dist-upgrade
Why it's wrong here
Handles dependency changes; but the question says 'upgrade all installed packages', dist-upgrade is more aggressive and not always required.
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apt update
Why this is correct
Updates the package index.
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apt upgrade
Why this is correct
Upgrades all upgradable packages.
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dpkg --configure -a
Why it's wrong here
Used to fix broken packages, not for regular upgrades.
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apt list --upgradable
Why it's wrong here
Lists upgradable packages but does not perform the upgrade.
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Installing Linux and Package Management
Key term
apt-get
apt-get is a command-line tool used in Debian-based Linux distributions to install, update, and remove software packages.
Key term
apt
APT (Advanced Package Tool) is a command-line utility used in Debian-based Linux distributions to install, update, remove, and manage software packages from repositories.
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