LPIC-2 Network Client Management Practice Question
An administrator wants to automatically mount home directories from an NFS server when a user logs in. Which service should be configured?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse the underlying NFS protocol (option D) with the automounting service (autofs), or mistakenly think rpcbind (option A) handles the mounting logic, when in fact rpcbind only facilitates NFS communication and autofs is the dedicated service for on-demand mounts.
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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autofs
Autofs is the correct service because it provides on-demand mounting of NFS home directories triggered by user login. It uses the automount daemon to mount directories only when accessed, reducing network overhead and avoiding permanent mount entries in /etc/fstab. This is the standard Linux solution for dynamic NFS home directory mounting.
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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rpcbind
Why it's wrong here
Required for NFS but not automatic mounting.
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smb
Why it's wrong here
SMB is for Windows sharing.
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autofs
Why this is correct
autofs mounts directories automatically upon access.
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nfs
Why it's wrong here
NFS is the protocol, not the automounter.
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