LPIC-1 Administrative Tasks Practice Question
Which THREE steps are necessary to configure a static IP address using ifcfg files on a RHEL-based system? (Choose THREE.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse runtime commands (like `ip addr add`) with persistent configuration steps, or they mistakenly think restarting the network service is a configuration step rather than an activation step.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Edit /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-eth0
On RHEL-based systems, persistent network interface configuration is stored in files named `/etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-<interface>`. Editing this file allows you to define static IP parameters that survive reboots. This is the standard method for configuring static IP addresses using ifcfg files.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Edit /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-eth0
Why this is correct
Correct: the ifcfg file must be edited.
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Set ONBOOT=yes
Why this is correct
Correct: ensures the interface starts at boot.
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Run 'systemctl restart network'
Why it's wrong here
This applies the configuration but is not a configuration step itself.
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Run 'ip addr add 192.168.1.10/24 dev eth0'
Why it's wrong here
This is a temporary change, not persistent.
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Set BOOTPROTO=static
Why this is correct
Correct: indicates static IP configuration.
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