LPIC-1 Linux Installation and Package Management Practice Question
A technician needs to remove a package named 'apache2' along with its configuration files from a Debian system. Which command should be used?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse 'apt-get remove' with 'apt-get purge', mistakenly thinking 'remove' also deletes configuration files, or they incorrectly assume 'dpkg -r' performs a purge, when in fact it only removes the package without configuration cleanup.
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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apt-get purge apache2
The 'apt-get purge' command removes the specified package along with its configuration files from a Debian system. Unlike 'remove', which leaves configuration files intact, 'purge' deletes both the package binaries and the associated configuration data from /etc and other locations, fulfilling the requirement to remove 'apache2' completely.
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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dpkg -r apache2
Why it's wrong here
Same as remove, leaves config files.
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apt-get autoremove apache2
Why it's wrong here
autoremove removes orphaned dependencies, not the specified package.
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apt-get purge apache2
Why this is correct
Removes package and config files.
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apt-get remove apache2
Why it's wrong here
Leaves configuration files.
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