XK0-006 System Management Practice Question
An administrator runs 'rpm -V httpd' and sees output like 'S.5....T. /etc/httpd/conf/httpd.conf'. What does this indicate?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The file has been modified since installation
The rpm -V command verifies installed packages. The output shows that the file size, MD5 checksum, and modification time have changed from the package's original.
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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The file has been deleted
Why it's wrong here
Missing would be indicated by a 'missing' message.
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The file has incorrect permissions
Why it's wrong here
Permissions would show as '..M...' etc., not S.5....T.
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The file is corrupted
Why it's wrong here
Corruption is not specifically indicated; modifications are shown.
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The file has been modified since installation
Why this is correct
The letters indicate attributes that differ from the RPM database.
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Installing Linux and Package Management
Key term
rpm
RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager) is a powerful command-line utility for installing, updating, removing, querying, and verifying software packages on Linux systems that use the .rpm package format.
Key term
Output
In IT service management, output is the result or deliverable produced by a process, system, or component, such as data, reports, or services delivered to a customer.
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