Linux Foundation Exam LFCS Topic 4 Question 97 Discussion

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Question #: 97
Topic #: 4

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What is the lowest numbered unprivileged TCP port? (Specify the number in digits only.)

A1024

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by Domitila at Mar 20, 2025, 07:43 PM

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Paris

3 months ago

Yes, ports below 1024 are reserved for privileged services.

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Claribel

3 months ago

I agree, unprivileged ports start from 1024.

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Kimberlie

3 months ago

1024? That's like saying the lowest number is 2, because Kimberlieryone knows 1 is reserved for the system administrator's personal use.

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Honey

2 months ago

Yes, that's correct. 1024 is the lowest numbered unprivileged TCP port.

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Denny

2 months ago

Oh, I see. So 1024 is the correct answer then.

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Ressie

2 months ago

Actually, the lowest numbered unprivileged TCP port is 1024.

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Bernadine

2 months ago

1024? That's like saying the lowest number is 2, because everyone knows 1 is reserved for the system administrator's personal use.

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Margart

2 months ago

No problem! It's a common misconception.

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Judy

2 months ago

I always thought it was 1 too, but thanks for clarifying.

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Alberto

3 months ago

Yes, you're right. The lowest unprivileged TCP port is 1024.

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Annice

3 months ago

1024? That's like saying the lowest number is 2, because everyone knows 1 is reserved for the system administrator's personal use.

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Sean

3 months ago

1024? What is this, amateur hour? The answer is clearly 1025, because who needs logic when you can just make stuff up?

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Erick

3 months ago

1024? Might as well just ask for the highest privileged port number and call it a day.

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Selma

4 months ago

I think it's 1024.

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Jess

4 months ago

Psh, everyone knows the lowest unprivileged TCP port is 1023. This exam is a joke.

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Carrol

3 months ago

Nope, it's definitely 1024. Trust me.

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Tawna

3 months ago

Are you sure? I always thought it was 1023.

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Brent

3 months ago

Actually, the lowest unprivileged TCP port is 1024.

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Delfina

4 months ago

1024? Seriously? That's way too high for an unprivileged port!

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Julian

3 months ago

No, 1024 is the correct number for unprivileged ports.

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Tresa

3 months ago

I thought it was lower than that, like 80 or something.

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Tonette

4 months ago

Yes, 1024 is the lowest numbered unprivileged TCP port.

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Claribel

4 months ago

What is the lowest numbered unprivileged TCP port?

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