LPIC-1 System Architecture Practice Question
A sysadmin wants to ensure a specific kernel module is automatically loaded at boot. Which method is considered best practice?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap is assuming that /etc/modprobe.d/ or the service itself is used for auto-loading. In reality, /etc/modprobe.d/ is for options and aliases, and the service reads configuration files like /etc/modules or /etc/modules-load.d/*.conf.
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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Add module name to /etc/modules
The best practice to automatically load a kernel module at boot is to add the module name to /etc/modules or a file in /etc/modules-load.d/. This method works on both sysvinit and systemd systems, as systemd-modules-load.service reads these configuration files. Directly using the service or adding lines to /etc/modprobe.d/ is not standard; /etc/modprobe.d/ is for module options, not auto-loading.
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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Use systemd-modules-load.service
Why it's wrong here
Using systemd-modules-load.service directly is not a standard method; it reads config files. This is not considered best practice.
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All of the above are valid methods
Why it's wrong here
All methods are not valid; only adding the module name to /etc/modules or equivalent files is best practice.
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Add module name to /etc/modules
Why this is correct
Adding the module name to /etc/modules is the traditional and standard method, and works across distributions. This is best practice.
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Add a line to /etc/modprobe.d/
Why it's wrong here
Adding a line to /etc/modprobe.d/ configures module options, not auto-loading. Modules listed there are not automatically loaded.
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