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LPIC-1 Essential System Services and Networking Practice Question

Which THREE steps are required to configure a static IP address on a modern Linux system using systemd-networkd?

⚠ Common exam trap

Watch out — candidates often confuse temporary commands like 'ip addr add' with persistent configuration, or assume editing /etc/hosts is part of IP assignment, when systemd-networkd requires dedicated .network files and a service restart to apply static IPs permanently.

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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Create a .network file in /etc/systemd/network/

Systemd-networkd uses .network files in /etc/systemd/network/ to define static IP configurations. These files contain sections like [Match] and [Network] to specify the interface and address details, replacing traditional ifcfg scripts or manual ip commands.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • ✗

    Edit /etc/hosts to map IP to hostname

    Why it's wrong here

    Optional, not required for static IP.

  • ✓

    Create a .network file in /etc/systemd/network/

    Why this is correct

    Required for static configuration.

  • ✓

    Edit /etc/resolv.conf to set DNS servers

    Why this is correct

    Needed for DNS resolution.

  • ✗

    Run 'ip addr add <IP> dev eth0'

    Why it's wrong here

    Temporary, not persistent.

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    Run 'systemctl restart systemd-networkd'

    Why this is correct

    Applies the changes.

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