LPIC-2 File Sharing and Samba Practice Question
A Samba server provides printer sharing using CUPS. Which three global parameters are essential for CUPS integration? (Select THREE)
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often assume `cups server = localhost` is required for local CUPS integration, but it is actually the default and only needed for remote CUPS servers, while `cups options = "raw"` is a common but non-essential tuning parameter, not a core requirement.
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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printing = cups
The `printing = cups` parameter explicitly tells Samba to use CUPS as its printing subsystem, enabling communication between Samba and CUPS via the CUPS API. Option C is correct because `printcap name = cups` tells Samba to retrieve the printer list from CUPS, which is necessary for automatic printer discovery. Option D is correct because `load printers = yes` instructs Samba to populate the printer list from the printcap file (or CUPS), making printers available to clients. Together, these three parameters are essential for seamless CUPS integration.
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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printing = cups
Why this is correct
Specifies CUPS as the printing system.
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cups server = localhost
Why it's wrong here
Only needed if CUPS is on a remote host.
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printcap name = cups
Why this is correct
Points to CUPS for printer information.
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load printers = yes
Why this is correct
Automatically loads printers from CUPS.
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cups options = "raw"
Why it's wrong here
Optional; not required for basic CUPS integration.
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