LPIC-1 Linux Installation and Package Management Practice Question
An RPM-based system has a package 'example-1.0' installed, but a newer version 'example-2.0' is available in a repository. Which command will upgrade the package?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse 'yum install' (which installs a new package or upgrades if already installed but is not the standard upgrade command) with 'yum update' (the explicit command for upgrading installed packages), or they mistakenly think 'rpm -Uvh' works with repository packages without a local file.
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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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yum update example
'yum update example' is the standard command to upgrade a specific package to the latest available version from configured repositories. YUM automatically resolves dependencies and retrieves the newer package from the repository, making it the appropriate tool for upgrading from a repository source.
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For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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rpm -Uvh example-2.0.rpm
Why it's wrong here
This requires downloading the .rpm file first; the question implies using the repository.
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yum update example
Why this is correct
yum update updates the specified package from the repository.
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yum check-update example
Why it's wrong here
This only checks for available updates, does not perform install.
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yum install example
Why it's wrong here
This would install the latest version, but if the package is already installed, it will attempt a reinstall or upgrade; however, 'update' is the standard command for upgrades.
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