LPIC-1 Linux Installation and Package Management Practice Question
A system administrator needs to install a new kernel on a Debian-based system. Which TWO commands can be used to achieve this? (Choose TWO.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse package management commands (like `apt-cache search` or `apt-get update`) with installation commands, or assume that `make install` is a valid method for installing a precompiled kernel package.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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apt-get install linux-image-5.10.0-20-amd64
`apt-get install` is the standard command for installing a specific kernel package from the configured repositories on Debian-based systems. The package name `linux-image-5.10.0-20-amd64` corresponds to a precompiled kernel image that APT will download and install, automatically handling dependencies and updating the bootloader configuration.
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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apt-cache search linux-image-5.10.0-20-amd64
Why it's wrong here
apt-cache search only searches package names and descriptions, it does not install.
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apt-get update
Why it's wrong here
apt-get update updates the package index files, it does not install packages.
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apt-get install linux-image-5.10.0-20-amd64
Why this is correct
apt-get install installs packages from repositories, including kernel images.
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make install
Why it's wrong here
make install is used for compiling and installing software from source, not for package management.
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dpkg -i linux-image-5.10.0-20-amd64.deb
Why this is correct
dpkg -i installs a local .deb package file.
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