LPIC-1 Administrative Tasks Practice Question
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit. $ cat /etc/fstab /dev/sda1 / ext4 defaults 1 1 /dev/sda2 /home ext4 defaults 1 2 /dev/sda3 swap swap defaults 0 0
Refer to the exhibit. During the next boot, which filesystem will be checked first by fsck?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to assume all filesystems are checked in parallel or that the order is based on device naming (e.g., sda1 before sda2), rather than understanding that the explicit pass number in /etc/fstab dictates the sequence.
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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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/dev/sda1
The order in which fsck checks filesystems during boot is determined by the pass number (field 6) in /etc/fstab. The filesystem with the lowest pass number is checked first. In the exhibit, /dev/sda1 has a pass number of 1, while /dev/sda2 and /dev/sda3 have pass numbers of 2, so /dev/sda1 will be checked first.
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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/dev/sda1
Why this is correct
It has fsck order 1.
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All checked in parallel
Why it's wrong here
They are checked sequentially according to the order field.
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/dev/sda2
Why it's wrong here
Order 2, checked after root.
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/dev/sda3
Why it's wrong here
Order 0 means no fsck.
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