LPIC-1 System Architecture Practice Question
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit. ``` [ 2.345678] scsi 2:0:0:0: Direct-Access ATA ST1000DM003-1CH1 CC43 PQ: 0 ANSI: 5 [ 2.345780] sd 2:0:0:0: [sda] 1953525168 512-byte logical blocks: (1.00 TB/931 GiB) [ 2.345782] sd 2:0:0:0: [sda] Write Protect is off [ 2.345783] sd 2:0:0:0: [sda] Mode Sense: 00 3a 00 00 [ 2.345785] sd 2:0:0:0: [sda] Write cache: enabled, read cache: enabled, doesn't support DPO or FUA [ 2.346001] sda: sda1 sda2 [ 2.346567] sd 2:0:0:0: [sda] Attached SCSI disk ```
A system administrator runs the command `fdisk -l` and sees the following line: Disk /dev/sda: 1000 GB, 1000204886016 bytes, 1953525168 sectors Based on this output, which statement is true?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is that candidates might assume the disk has a specific partition table type (like GPT) or partition count based on common defaults, but the output only provides disk size and geometry, not partition details, leading to overinterpretation of the data.
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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The disk is 1 TB
The output from `fdisk -l` shows the total disk size as 1000 GB, which is 1 TB. Thus, option C is correct. The output does not provide information about write protection, partition count, or partition table type.
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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The disk has write protection enabled
Why it's wrong here
Write Protect is off per the log.
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The disk has 5 partitions
Why it's wrong here
Only sda1 and sda2 are shown, so 5 partitions is incorrect.
- ✓
The disk is 1 TB
Why this is correct
The log explicitly states 1.00 TB.
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The disk uses GPT partitioning
Why it's wrong here
No indication of GPT; MBR is possible.
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