Linux Foundation Exam LFCS Topic 1 Question 101 Discussion

Actual exam question for Linux Foundation's LFCS exam

Question #: 101
Topic #: 1

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What is the purpose of the iconv command?

AIt converts bitmap images from one format to another such as PNG to JPEG.

BIt verifies that the root directory tree complies to all conventions from the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS).

CIt displays additional meta information from icon files ending in .ico.

DIt changes the mode of an inode in the ext4 file system.

EIt converts files from one character encoding to another.

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Suggested Answer: E

by Chandra at Jul 05, 2025, 07:18 PM

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8 days ago

E for sure. I remember using iconv to fix some encoding issues in my scripts. Saved me a ton of headaches.

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12 days ago

I think the purpose of the iconv command is to convert files from one character encoding to another.

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12 days ago

I think it's E. Converting character encoding is such a pain, but at least the iconv command makes it easier.

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