010-160 The Linux Operating System Practice Question
You are managing a Linux server and need to confirm the IP address assigned to the eth0 interface. Which command is most appropriate on modern distributions?
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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ip addr
The ip addr command is the modern standard for displaying 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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ifconfig
Why it's wrong here
ifconfig is deprecated in favor of the iproute2 suite.
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ip addr
Why this is correct
ip addr is the recommended command for showing IP configurations.
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route -n
Why it's wrong here
route is for displaying the kernel routing table.
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netstat -rn
Why it's wrong here
netstat shows routing tables, not interface IPs.
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