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The answer is the ability to set the partition type (e.g., ext4) and the bootable flag, along with specifying the filesystem type, as the three valid options when creating a partition with the parted command. These options are correct because parted operates on both MBR and GPT partition tables, where setting the bootable flag via the set command (e.g., set 1 boot on) is essential for legacy BIOS bootloaders to identify the active partition, while defining the partition type ensures the filesystem is correctly formatted for mounting. On the Red Hat Certified System Administrator EX200 exam, this tests your practical skill with disk management tools, often appearing in scenarios where you must prepare a new disk for use; a common trap is confusing parted’s mkpart syntax with fdisk’s interactive prompts, as parted requires explicit type and flag arguments. Remember the mnemonic “Type, Boot, FS” to recall that parted needs the partition type, bootable flag, and filesystem type to create a valid partition.
This EX200 practice question tests your understanding of configure local storage. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. 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 options are valid when creating a new partition with the 'parted' command? (Choose three.)
Setting the partition's UUID
Why wrong: UUID is set by mkfs, not parted.
Setting the partition's bootable flag
parted can toggle flags like boot.
Setting the partition's name (GPT only)
parted can name GPT partitions.
Mounting the partition to a directory
Why wrong: Mounting is done after creation.
Setting the partition type (e.g., ext4)
parted can specify filesystem type.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Setting the partition's bootable flag
Option B is correct because the 'parted' command can set the bootable flag on a partition using the 'set' command (e.g., 'set 1 boot on'). This flag is used by legacy BIOS bootloaders to identify the active partition, and it is a standard operation in MBR and GPT partition tables.
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.
Setting the partition's UUID
Why it's wrong here
UUID is set by mkfs, not parted.
Setting the partition's bootable flag
Why this is correct
parted can toggle flags like boot.
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Setting the partition's name (GPT only)
Why this is correct
parted can name GPT partitions.
Related concept
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Mounting the partition to a directory
Why it's wrong here
Mounting is done after creation.
Setting the partition type (e.g., ext4)
Why this is correct
parted can specify filesystem type.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
The trap here is that candidates confuse setting the partition type label (e.g., 'ext4') in parted with actually formatting the partition, or they assume parted can mount or assign UUIDs, which are filesystem-level tasks outside parted's scope.
Detailed technical explanation
The 'parted' utility operates directly on the partition table (MBR or GPT) and supports setting partition attributes like the boot flag (legacy) or GPT-specific attributes (e.g., 'legacy_boot' flag). When creating a partition with 'parted', the 'mkpart' command defines the partition's start, end, and optional file system type (e.g., 'ext4'), but this type is merely a label in the partition table and does not format the partition; formatting is a separate step with 'mkfs'. In GPT, the 'name' option (Option C) sets the partition's human-readable label, which is stored in the GPT header and is useful for identification.
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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The correct answer is: Setting the partition's bootable flag — Option B is correct because the 'parted' command can set the bootable flag on a partition using the 'set' command (e.g., 'set 1 boot on'). This flag is used by legacy BIOS bootloaders to identify the active partition, and it is a standard operation in MBR and GPT partition tables.
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