LPIC-1 System Architecture Practice Question
A system administrator needs to create a new Logical Volume (LV) in an existing LVM setup. Which sequence of commands is correct?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse the order of LVM setup steps, often thinking vgcreate comes first because it 'groups' volumes, but the physical volume initialization must always precede volume group creation.
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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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pvcreate, vgcreate, lvcreate
The correct sequence is pvcreate, vgcreate, lvcreate because in LVM, you must first initialize physical volumes (PVs) with pvcreate, then combine them into a volume group (VG) with vgcreate, and finally create the logical volume (LV) from the VG's free space with lvcreate. This order reflects the dependency chain: a VG requires PVs, and an LV requires a VG.
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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vgcreate, pvcreate, lvcreate
Why it's wrong here
VG requires an existing PV to be created first.
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pvcreate, vgcreate, lvcreate
Why this is correct
Correct order: PV first, then VG, then LV.
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pvcreate, lvcreate, vgcreate
Why it's wrong here
Cannot create LV before VG.
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lvcreate, vgcreate, pvcreate
Why it's wrong here
Cannot create LV before VG and PV.
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