LPIC-2 Network Client Management Practice Question
Which file is used by the NetworkManager daemon to store connection profiles on a Linux system?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse the NetworkManager connection profile directory with other network configuration directories like the legacy initscripts path (`/etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/`) or systemd-networkd's path (`/etc/systemd/network/`), leading them to pick a plausible but incorrect option based on their distribution's default tools.
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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/etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/
NetworkManager stores per-connection profiles in the `/etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/` directory. Each profile is a keyfile (`.nmconnection` file) containing connection parameters such as SSID, security settings, and IP configuration. When NetworkManager starts or a connection is modified, it reads and writes these files to persist network configurations across reboots.
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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/etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/
Why this is correct
NetworkManager stores connection profiles as individual files in this directory.
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/etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/
Why it's wrong here
This directory is used by the legacy network scripts (ifup/ifdown).
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/etc/netctl/
Why it's wrong here
This directory is used by netctl, a different network configuration tool.
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/etc/systemd/network/
Why it's wrong here
This directory is used by systemd-networkd.
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