LPIC-2 File Sharing and Samba Practice Question
Which TWO parameters are used to control Samba's printer sharing? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse 'printable' with 'printing' or think 'printer name' is a valid parameter, but the exam tests the specific Samba directives that enable printer sharing, not the backend or naming conventions.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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printable
The `printable` parameter in Samba's smb.conf marks a share as a printer, enabling clients to send print jobs to it. The `load printers` parameter, when set to 'yes', automatically loads all printers from the system's printcap file into Samba's browse list, making them available for sharing without manual configuration.
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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printer name
Why it's wrong here
Used to specify a printer name within a share.
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printable
Why this is correct
Share-level parameter to define a printer share.
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printing
Why it's wrong here
Specifies the printing system type, not directly control sharing.
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load printers
Why this is correct
Global parameter to load printer list.
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use client driver
Why it's wrong here
Related to driver usage, not sharing control.
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