305-300 VM Deployment And Provisioning Practice Question
Which cloud-init module is responsible for setting the hostname of the instance during the initial boot process?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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hostname
The 'hostname' module in cloud-init is designed to update the system hostname based on the provided configuration.
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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system_name
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid module.
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hostname
Why this is correct
This is the correct module.
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network_config
Why it's wrong here
This handles IP and routing settings.
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set_hostname
Why it's wrong here
This is not the module name.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official LPI exam blueprint
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