This EX200 practice question tests your understanding of configure local storage. 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 THREE of the following are valid utilities for creating partitions on a disk in Red Hat Enterprise Linux?
mkfs
Why wrong: mkfs creates filesystems, not partitions.
mount
Why wrong: mount attaches filesystems, does not create partitions.
fdisk
fdisk is a classic partitioning tool for MBR and GPT (with limitations).
gdisk
gdisk is specifically for GPT partition tables.
parted
parted is a command-line partition editor supporting MBR and GPT.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
fdisk
C is correct because `fdisk` is a traditional command-line utility for creating, deleting, and managing MBR (Master Boot Record) partition tables on disks in Red Hat Enterprise Linux. It supports interactive and scripted partitioning, making it a valid tool for local storage configuration.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
mkfs
Why it's wrong here
mkfs creates filesystems, not partitions.
mount
Why it's wrong here
mount attaches filesystems, does not create partitions.
fdisk
Why this is correct
fdisk is a classic partitioning tool for MBR and GPT (with limitations).
Related concept
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gdisk
Why this is correct
gdisk is specifically for GPT partition tables.
Related concept
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parted
Why this is correct
parted is a command-line partition editor supporting MBR and GPT.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
The trap here is that candidates often confuse filesystem creation (`mkfs`) or mounting (`mount`) with actual partition creation, leading them to select those invalid options instead of the correct partitioning utilities.
Detailed technical explanation
`fdisk` operates on MBR partition tables, which support up to four primary partitions or three primary and one extended partition. For GPT (GUID Partition Table) disks, `gdisk` (option D) is the equivalent tool, and `parted` (option E) supports both MBR and GPT. In RHEL, `parted` can also handle resizing and aligning partitions, making it versatile for modern storage scenarios.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A practitioner preparing for the EX200 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.
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Configure local storage — This question tests Configure local storage — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: fdisk — C is correct because `fdisk` is a traditional command-line utility for creating, deleting, and managing MBR (Master Boot Record) partition tables on disks in Red Hat Enterprise Linux. It supports interactive and scripted partitioning, making it a valid tool for local storage configuration.
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