LPIC-1 Devices, Filesystems and FHS Practice Question
Which of the following directories is NOT defined in the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS)?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often assume /net is a standard FHS directory because it appears in some distributions for network mounts, but the FHS does not define it, and the exam expects knowledge of the official standard directories.
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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/net
The /net directory is not defined in the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS). The FHS specifies standard directory locations like /run, /proc, /media, and /sys, but /net is not a required or standard directory; it may appear in some systems as a mount point for network filesystems but is not part of the FHS specification.
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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/run
Why it's wrong here
/run is a standard temporary filesystem for runtime data.
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/proc
Why it's wrong here
/proc is a standard virtual filesystem.
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/net
Why this is correct
/net is not defined in the FHS.
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/media
Why it's wrong here
/media is standard for removable media mount points.
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/sys
Why it's wrong here
/sys is standard for kernel and device information.
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