LPIC-1 Linux Installation and Package Management Practice Question
This LPIC-1 practice question tests your understanding of linux installation and package management. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit.
$ sudo fdisk -l /dev/sda
Disk /dev/sda: 100 GiB, 107374182400 bytes, 209715200 sectors
Device Boot Start End Sectors Size Id Type
/dev/sda1 * 2048 999423 997376 487M 83 Linux
/dev/sda2 999424 209715199 208715776 99.5G 8e Linux LVM
Refer to the exhibit. A new installation requires the root filesystem to be placed on LVM. Based on the current disk layout, which partition is most suitable for use as an LVM physical volume?
Refer to the exhibit.
$ sudo fdisk -l /dev/sda
Disk /dev/sda: 100 GiB, 107374182400 bytes, 209715200 sectors
Device Boot Start End Sectors Size Id Type
/dev/sda1 * 2048 999423 997376 487M 83 Linux
/dev/sda2 999424 209715199 208715776 99.5G 8e Linux LVM
A
/dev/sda3
Why wrong: No such partition exists.
B
/dev/sda2
It is type 8e (Linux LVM) and large enough.
C
A new partition must be created.
Why wrong: There is already a suitable partition.
D
/dev/sda1
Why wrong: This is a boot partition, not LVM type, and too small for root.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
/dev/sda2
Option B (/dev/sda2) is correct because it is the only partition with the Linux LVM system ID (8e) in the exhibit, which is required for a partition to be used as an LVM physical volume. The extended partition /dev/sda2 contains the logical drives, but the system ID 8e on /dev/sda2 itself indicates it is designated for LVM, making it suitable for pvcreate.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
✗
/dev/sda3
Why it's wrong here
No such partition exists.
✓
/dev/sda2
Why this is correct
It is type 8e (Linux LVM) and large enough.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
A new partition must be created.
Why it's wrong here
There is already a suitable partition.
✗
/dev/sda1
Why it's wrong here
This is a boot partition, not LVM type, and too small for root.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates may assume any partition within an extended partition (like /dev/sda3) can be used for LVM, but the system ID must be explicitly set to 8e, and the extended partition itself (/dev/sda2) can be the physical volume if it has the correct flag.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
LVM physical volumes require a partition type of 8e (Linux LVM) in the MBR partition table, which is set using fdisk or parted. The pvcreate command initializes the partition for LVM, and the system ID ensures the kernel and tools recognize it as an LVM member. In real-world scenarios, using a partition with the wrong system ID can cause LVM tools to fail or the volume group to be unrecognized after a reboot.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
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What to study next
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Linux Installation and Package Management — This question tests Linux Installation and Package Management — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: /dev/sda2 — Option B (/dev/sda2) is correct because it is the only partition with the Linux LVM system ID (8e) in the exhibit, which is required for a partition to be used as an LVM physical volume. The extended partition /dev/sda2 contains the logical drives, but the system ID 8e on /dev/sda2 itself indicates it is designated for LVM, making it suitable for pvcreate.
What should I do if I get this LPIC-1 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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