LPIC-2 Linux Kernel and System Startup Practice Question
Which two utilities can be used to load kernel modules? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse modinfo or lsmod as module-loading tools because they are commonly used alongside module management, but they only provide information or listing, not loading.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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modprobe
modprobe is correct because it is the primary utility for loading kernel modules, including handling module dependencies automatically by consulting the modules.dep file generated by depmod. insmod is also correct because it directly inserts a single module into the kernel, though it does not resolve dependencies automatically.
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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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modprobe
Why this is correct
modprobe loads modules with automatic dependency resolution.
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modinfo
Why it's wrong here
modinfo displays information about a module.
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lsmod
Why it's wrong here
lsmod lists currently loaded modules.
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depmod
Why it's wrong here
depmod generates modules.dep and map files, but does not load modules.
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insmod
Why this is correct
insmod loads a kernel module from a specified file.
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