MENU
Which utility would you use to change how often a filesystem check was performed over an EXT2 filesystem (without losing any data stored on that filesystem)?
Suggested Answer: C
Get Premium LCP-001 Questions
as Interactive Web-Based Practice Test or PDF
Real Exam Format
Detailed Explanations
Instant Access
Get Your Practice Test
28 comments · newest first
JE
Jesusa
10 months ago
mke2fs is for creating filesystems, not changing checks!
RO
Rolf
10 months ago
Wait, can you really change that without data loss?
BE
Bettina
11 months ago
I thought it was fsck at first, but I guess not.
GL
Glen
11 months ago
Yeah, tune2fs is the right choice.
AM
Ammie
11 months ago
Definitely tune2fs for that!
KI
Kirk
11 months ago
I remember mke2fs is for creating filesystems, so it can't be the answer. I'm leaning towards tune2fs too, but I hope I’m not mixing it up with something else!
MA
Magnolia
12 months ago
I’m a bit confused. I thought fsck was related to filesystem checks, but I guess it’s more about running them rather than changing their frequency?
RE
Rene
12 months ago
I feel like I saw a question about this in practice, and tune2fs was definitely mentioned as the right tool for adjusting filesystem checks.
DE
Denae
12 months ago
I think it might be tune2fs, but I'm not completely sure. I remember it has something to do with tuning filesystem parameters.
WI
Willard
1 year ago
Ugh, filesystem management questions are not my strong suit. Let me think this through step-by-step. I know mke2fs creates a new ext2 filesystem, and fsck checks and repairs filesystems. I'm guessing tune2fs is the one that lets you change the check interval, but I'm not 100% sure.
TO
Tom
1 year ago
Ah, I remember learning about this in class! The tune2fs command is the one you use to modify various parameters of an ext2 filesystem, including the check interval. I'm pretty confident that's the right answer.
EL
Ellen
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know there are a few utilities for managing ext2 filesystems, but I can't quite remember which one is specifically for changing the check interval. I'll have to think this through carefully.
JU
Julianna
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about filesystem management. I think the tune2fs utility is the one that allows you to change the filesystem check interval without losing data.
TR
Tresa
1 year ago
I bet the answer is C) tune2fs. It's the only one that sounds like it could do the job without causing any data loss. Gotta love those filesystem utilities, am I right?
PA
Paola
1 year ago
Haha, E) fixe2fs? Really? That's like the 'Ctrl+Alt+Delete' of filesystem utilities. I'm going with C) tune2fs, no doubt about it.
VA
Vanesa
1 year ago
Yeah, C) tune2fs is the way to go for changing filesystem check frequency.
EU
Eugene
1 year ago
I agree, E) fixe2fs sounds made up.
UN
Una
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. B) fsck seems like it might be able to do the job, but I'm not confident it won't wipe my data. I'll have to think this one through.
TE
Tenesha
1 year ago
Rikki: No problem. Just make sure to double-check before making any changes.
RI
Rikki
1 year ago
User 2: Thanks for the suggestion. I'll look into it.
QU
Quentin
1 year ago
User 1: I think C) tune2fs is the utility you're looking for.
SH
Sheron
1 year ago
Definitely going with C) tune2fs. It's the only option that specifically mentions changing filesystem settings without losing data.
LI
Lizbeth
1 year ago
C) tune2fs seems like the most appropriate utility for this task.
EA
Earleen
1 year ago
I think C) tune2fs is the best option for this situation.
SH
Shawnda
1 year ago
I agree, C) tune2fs is the right choice for changing filesystem settings.
JU
Justa
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think mod2fs might also be a possible option.
LE
Lenna
1 year ago
I agree with Ming, tune2fs allows you to change filesystem check frequency.
MI
Ming
1 year ago
I think the answer is C) tune2fs.