Match each kernel parameter to its effect.
Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.
Enables IP forwarding between interfaces
Sets the system's hostname
Controls tendency to swap memory pages
Maximum receive socket buffer size
Maximum number of open file descriptors
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
vm.swappiness: Controls how aggressively the kernel swaps memory pages
The correct matches are: vm.swappiness controls swapping behavior, net.ipv4.ip_forward enables routing. Common confusions: confusing kernel.shmmax with fs.file-max.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
vm.swappiness: Controls how aggressively the kernel swaps memory pages
Why this is correct
Defines the correct effect of vm.swappiness.
kernel.shmmax: Sets the maximum number of file handles
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — kernel.shmmax sets the maximum size of a shared memory segment, not file handles.
net.ipv4.ip_forward: Enables IP forwarding between interfaces
Why this is correct
Defines the correct effect of net.ipv4.ip_forward.
fs.file-max: Controls the maximum amount of shared memory
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — fs.file-max sets the maximum number of file handles, not shared memory.
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