LPIC-1 Linux Installation and Package Management Practice Question
A system administrator installs a new RPM package, but it fails due to a missing library dependency. Which command can best identify the specific dependency that is missing?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse `rpm -qlp` (list files) with `rpm -qpR` (list requirements), or they assume `yum deplist` is the best tool for a local RPM file, but `yum` requires network access and repository metadata, while `rpm` works directly on the file.
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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rpm -qpR
The correct command is `rpm -qpR`. The `-q` flag queries the RPM database, `-p` specifies a package file (not an installed package), and `-R` lists all capabilities (including shared libraries) that the package requires. This directly shows the missing dependency by name, such as `libfoo.so.1`. The other options either list installed packages, query files within a package, or use a higher-level tool that may not pinpoint the exact missing library.
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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yum deplist
Why it's wrong here
This shows dependencies but requires the package to be in a repository, not a local file.
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rpm -qlp
Why it's wrong here
This lists files in a package.
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rpm -qa
Why it's wrong here
This lists all installed packages.
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rpm -qpR
Why this is correct
This queries a package file for its requires (dependencies).
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