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Linux Foundation LFCS Exam - Topic 5 Question 98 Discussion

What does the command mount -a do?
D) It ensures that all file systems listed with the option auto in /etc/fstab are mounted.
A) It ensures that all file systems listed with the option noauto in /etc/fstab are mounted.
B) It shows all mounted file systems that have been automatically mounted.
C) It opens an editor with root privileges and loads /etc/fstab for editing.
E) It ensures that all file systems listed in /etc/fstab are mounted regardless of their options.

Linux Foundation LFCS Exam - Topic 5 Question 98 Discussion

Actual exam question for Linux Foundation's LFCS exam
Question #: 98
Topic #: 5
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What does the command mount -a do?

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Suggested Answer: D

by Miesha at Apr 05, 2025, 04:19 PM

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Lenna
6 months ago
Yeah, surprised to see that confusion!
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Florinda
6 months ago
Definitely option D!
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Chaya
6 months ago
It mounts all auto file systems from /etc/fstab.
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Franklyn
7 months ago
I thought it mounted everything, not just auto ones?
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Martha
7 months ago
Wait, isn't it just for auto mounts?
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Cyril
7 months ago
I definitely remember that mount -a is used to mount file systems, but I can't remember if it includes all options or just the auto ones.
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Arthur
7 months ago
I feel like mount -a should mount all the file systems, but I’m confused about whether it ignores the noauto option or not.
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Goldie
7 months ago
I remember practicing a question about the fstab file, and I think mount -a mounts everything listed there, but I can't recall the specifics.
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Arminda
8 months ago
I think mount -a is related to mounting file systems, but I'm not sure if it only applies to those with the auto option.
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Tien
8 months ago
The mount -a command mounts all file systems listed in /etc/fstab, regardless of their mount options. That's the safest approach to ensure everything gets mounted.
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Lajuana
8 months ago
Wait, I'm a bit confused. Is it the "noauto" option or the "auto" option that gets mounted with mount -a? I better double-check that.
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In
8 months ago
I'm pretty confident I know this one. The mount -a command mounts all file systems listed in /etc/fstab with the "auto" option.
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Delsie
8 months ago
Okay, let's see... I think the key is understanding the /etc/fstab file and the mount options. I'll review that before answering.
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Myra
9 months ago
Hmm, this looks like a tricky one. I'll need to think it through carefully.
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William
1 year ago
Haha, I almost went with E just to be different. But D is the way to go, no doubt about it. Wouldn't want any non-auto filesystems getting left out!
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Maryann
12 months ago
Definitely, D is the most reliable option. It's important to have all auto filesystems mounted.
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Polly
1 year ago
Yeah, D is the safest choice. It ensures all necessary filesystems are mounted.
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Omega
1 year ago
I agree, D is the correct option. It mounts all filesystems listed in /etc/fstab with the auto option set.
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Marica
1 year ago
I was leaning towards C, but D makes more sense. Gotta love those auto-mounting filesystems!
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Ayesha
1 year ago
Yeah, D is the correct option. Auto-mounting filesystems are so convenient!
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Cecil
1 year ago
D) It mounts all filesystems listed in /etc/fstab which have the option auto set.
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Francine
1 year ago
A) It mounts all available filesystems onto the current directory.
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Salome
1 year ago
The correct answer is D. It mounts all filesystems listed in /etc/fstab which have the option auto set. Seems straightforward enough.
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Linwood
1 year ago
Actually, I think the command mount -a mounts all filesystems listed in /etc/fstab which have the option auto set.
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Macy
1 year ago
I agree with Dierdre, that's what I remember from studying.
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Dierdre
1 year ago
I think the command mount -a mounts all available filesystems onto the current directory.
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