LPIC-1 Linux Installation and Package Management Practice Question
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit. $ dpkg -l | grep -E '^ii|^rc' ii curl 7.68.0-1ubuntu2 amd64 command line tool for transferring data rc ftp 0.17-34 amd64 classic FTP client ii wget 1.20.3-1ubuntu1 amd64 non-interactive network downloader
Refer to the exhibit. Based on the dpkg output, what is the status of the 'ftp' package?
⚠ Common exam trap
LPI often tests the distinction between 'removed' (package binary gone) and 'purged' (everything gone), where candidates mistakenly think 'rc' means the package is still installed or that config files are automatically removed.
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
✓
Removed but configuration files remain.
The 'dpkg' output shows 'rc' in the status field, which stands for 'removed' (the package has been deleted) but 'config-files' remain. This means the package was removed using 'dpkg --purge' or 'apt-get remove' without the '--purge' option, leaving behind configuration files in /etc.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Removed but configuration files remain.
Why this is correct
The 'rc' status indicates removed with config files.
- ✗
Half-configured.
Why it's wrong here
That would be 'iF' or similar.
- ✗
Installed and up-to-date.
Why it's wrong here
That would be 'ii'.
- ✗
Not installed at all.
Why it's wrong here
If not installed, it would not appear in this grep.
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