The answer is that 'net rpc info' displays domain information from a Windows NT4-style domain, making it one of the three true statements about Samba's 'net' command. This is correct because the 'net' command in Samba is a versatile tool for managing remote servers and domain membership, with the 'rpc' subcommand specifically using DCE/RPC calls to query legacy NT4-style domains, while 'net ads' handles Active Directory integration via Kerberos and LDAP. On the LPIC-2 exam, this tests your ability to distinguish between Samba's different domain interaction modes—a common trap is confusing 'net rpc info' with 'net ads info', which serves a similar purpose but for AD domains. Remember the memory tip: "RPC for old-school NT4, ADS for modern AD."
LPIC-2 File Sharing and Samba Practice Question
This LPIC-2 practice question tests your understanding of file sharing and samba. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Which THREE statements about Samba's 'net' command are true? (Choose three.)
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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net ads join joins the server to an Active Directory domain
Option A is correct because 'net ads join' is the Samba command used to join a Linux server to an Active Directory domain, leveraging the Kerberos and LDAP protocols to authenticate and register the server as a domain member. This is a core function for integrating Samba with modern Windows domains.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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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net ads join joins the server to an Active Directory domain
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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net conf drop drops all database connections
Why it's wrong here
net conf drop removes registry config, not DB connections.
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net usershare add creates a user-defined share
Why this is correct
Allows non-root users to share directories.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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net rpc info displays domain information from a Windows NT4-style domain
Why this is correct
net rpc can query NT4 domains.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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net share lists shares on the local Samba server
Why it's wrong here
net share lists shares on a remote server; local shares are shown by smbstatus or net usershare list.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
LPI often tests the distinction between 'net share' (remote share listing via RPC) and 'net usershare list' (local user-defined shares), leading candidates to incorrectly assume 'net share' works locally.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
net share lists shares on a remote server; local shares are shown by smbstatus or net usershare list.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The 'net' command is a versatile Samba tool that mimics the Windows 'net' command, supporting multiple subcommands like 'ads' for Active Directory, 'rpc' for NT4-style domains, and 'usershare' for user-managed shares. The 'net ads join' operation creates a computer account in AD and sets up the Kerberos keytab, which is essential for seamless single sign-on and group policy application in mixed environments.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the LPIC-2 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
File Sharing and Samba — This question tests File Sharing and Samba — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: net ads join joins the server to an Active Directory domain — Option A is correct because 'net ads join' is the Samba command used to join a Linux server to an Active Directory domain, leveraging the Kerberos and LDAP protocols to authenticate and register the server as a domain member. This is a core function for integrating Samba with modern Windows domains.
What should I do if I get this LPIC-2 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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