010-160 The Linux Operating System Practice Question
You are configuring a Linux server and need to determine which hard drive partition is currently mounted as the root filesystem. Which file should you inspect?
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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/etc/fstab
The /etc/fstab file contains information about filesystems and their mount points.
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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/var/log/dmesg
Why it's wrong here
This log tracks kernel-level boot messages.
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/etc/passwd
Why it's wrong here
This file contains user account information.
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/proc/partitions
Why it's wrong here
This shows partitions but not their current mount points.
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/etc/fstab
Why this is correct
This file defines how filesystems are mounted at boot.
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