LPIC-2 System Security Practice Question
An administrator configures AIDE to monitor /etc. After initializing the database, what command updates the database with current file hashes without removing old entries?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse --update with --init, thinking both reset the database, but --update preserves old entries while --init destroys them.
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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aide --update
AIDE's --update option performs a check and then updates the database with any new or changed file hashes while preserving existing entries. This is the correct way to refresh the database after legitimate changes to monitored files, as it combines --check and --init in a single operation without losing the baseline.
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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aide --update
Why this is correct
This updates the database with current file hashes while preserving unchanged entries.
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aide --init
Why it's wrong here
This initializes a new database, overwriting the old one.
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aide --compare
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid aide command.
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aide --check
Why it's wrong here
This checks the current system against the database, it does not update.
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