LPIC-2 Network Client Management Practice Question
Which TWO are true about the autofs automounter configuration? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
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.
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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The master configuration file is /etc/auto.master.
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.
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.
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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.
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