LPIC-2 Network Client Management Practice Question
This LPIC-2 practice question tests your understanding of network client management. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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 TWO are true about the autofs automounter configuration? (Choose two.)
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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The master configuration file is /etc/auto.master.
Option C is correct because the autofs automounter uses /etc/auto.master as its master configuration file. This file defines the base directories for automount points and references subordinate map files (e.g., /etc/auto.home) that specify the actual mount details. The automounter daemon (automount) reads this master file to determine which directories to manage and how to mount filesystems on demand.
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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Autofs mounts remain indefinitely once accessed.
Why it's wrong here
Unmounts after timeout.
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Autofs uses /etc/fstab to define automount points.
Why it's wrong here
It uses its own map files.
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The master configuration file is /etc/auto.master.
Why this is correct
Defines mount points and maps.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Autofs can only be used with NFS filesystems.
Why it's wrong here
Supports various filesystems.
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Direct maps are useful for mount points that are not under /net or /home.
Why this is correct
Direct maps specify exact paths.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse the master configuration file with /etc/fstab or assume autofs is NFS-only, while the exam tests knowledge of the specific master file (/etc/auto.master) and the flexibility of autofs to handle multiple filesystem types and map styles.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, autofs leverages the Linux kernel's automounter support (via the autofs kernel module) to intercept access attempts on managed directories. When a process tries to access a path under an autofs-managed mount point, the kernel suspends the process and signals the automount daemon, which then reads the appropriate map file, performs the mount, and resumes the process. A real-world scenario is using direct maps to mount user home directories from an NFS server under /home, where the mount point itself (e.g., /home/user1) is not under /net or /home but is defined in a direct map file like /etc/auto.direct.
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 small business has 20 workstations on the 192.168.1.0/24 network and one public IP from its ISP. The router uses PAT (NAT overload) so all 20 devices share one public address using different source ports. NAT questions test whether you understand the four address terms and which direction each translation applies.
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.
Network Client Management — This question tests Network Client Management — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: The master configuration file is /etc/auto.master. — Option C is correct because the autofs automounter uses /etc/auto.master as its master configuration file. This file defines the base directories for automount points and references subordinate map files (e.g., /etc/auto.home) that specify the actual mount details. The automounter daemon (automount) reads this master file to determine which directories to manage and how to mount filesystems on demand.
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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