010-160 The Linux Operating System Practice Question
You are configuring a static IP address on a Debian-based server. Which file must be modified to make this change persistent across reboots?
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/network/interfaces
On Debian/Ubuntu systems, /etc/network/interfaces is the file used to define persistent network interface configurations.
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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/etc/network/interfaces
Why this is correct
This is the correct file for configuring Debian network interfaces.
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/etc/hosts
Why it's wrong here
This maps hostnames to IP addresses.
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/etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-eth0
Why it's wrong here
This is the location used on RHEL/CentOS systems.
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/etc/resolve.conf
Why it's wrong here
This is for DNS configuration.
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