XK0-006 System Management Practice Question
Which directory in the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS) contains variable data such as logs and spool files?
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Why each option matters
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/var
/var is designated for variable data that changes frequently, such as logs, spool directories, and temporary files.
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/opt
Why it's wrong here
/opt is for optional software packages.
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/etc
Why it's wrong here
/etc holds configuration files.
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/var
Why this is correct
/var contains variable data like logs.
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/tmp
Why it's wrong here
/tmp is for temporary files, but not primarily for logs.
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