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Which parameter must be passed to ifconfig to activate a previously inactive network interface? (Specify the parameter only without any command, path or additional options)
Suggested Answer: A
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44 comments · newest first
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Lakeesha
11 months ago
Yup, "up" is the correct parameter!
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Wenona
11 months ago
I thought it was something else, like "start".
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Barney
12 months ago
Wait, are you sure it's not "activate"?
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Hortencia
12 months ago
Totally agree, "up" is the right one!
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Jerilyn
1 year ago
It's definitely "up".
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Tyra
1 year ago
I definitely recall "up" being the right answer for bringing an interface online. It just makes sense!
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Tommy
1 year ago
I might be mixing it up, but isn't there also a "down" parameter? I hope I remember this correctly.
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Tiera
1 year ago
I feel like I saw a similar question in our last mock exam. "up" sounds right for activating an interface.
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Salina
1 year ago
I think the parameter is "up," but I'm not completely sure. I remember practicing with ifconfig commands.
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Shaquana
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. ifconfig is used to configure network interfaces, and to activate a previously inactive one, I believe the parameter needed is "up". I'm pretty confident that's the right answer.
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Jolene
1 year ago
The parameter to activate a previously inactive interface is definitely "up". I remember seeing that in the ifconfig documentation before. As long as I can recall that, I should be able to answer this question correctly.
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Royal
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know ifconfig is used to configure network interfaces, but I can't recall the exact parameter off the top of my head. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Raina
1 year ago
I think the parameter to activate a previously inactive network interface is "up". That's the first thing that comes to mind, but I'll double-check the man page to be sure.
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Benton
1 year ago
"up" - that's the parameter I would use to activate a previously inactive network interface with ifconfig. I'm pretty sure about that, but I'll quickly double-check the man page just to be certain.
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Latrice
1 year ago
I'm not sure about the other options. Finished goods, raw materials, and machinery spares all seem more directly tied to the production process. I'll have to weigh those carefully.
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Mary
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. MySQL is a relational database, so I'm guessing structured data in rows and columns would be the best fit. But I'm not sure about the other options - I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Carry
1 year ago
I'm a little confused by the different organization types in the Multi-Org model. I'll need to review my notes to make sure I understand the relationships between them before answering this.
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Stefan
1 year ago
Okay, I've got this. The key is to communicate the rejection to the stakeholders and document the results, either in the lessons learned or the change register. I'll go with option C to cover both of those requirements.
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Chantell
2 years ago
I'd go with 'abracadabra' just to see if the interface pulls a magic trick and springs to life.
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Alberta
1 year ago
Oh, I see. Thanks for the clarification!
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Christiane
1 year ago
No, 'abracadabra' won't work. You need to pass 'up' to activate the network interface.
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Nada
1 year ago
A) up
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Esteban
2 years ago
Yep, 'up' is the way to go. Though I wonder if 'power on' would work too, just to mess with the exam takers.
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Tom
1 year ago
Good to know. 'up' it is for activating a network interface.
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Pete
1 year ago
Thanks for the clarification. 'up' it is then.
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Ira
1 year ago
No, 'power on' would not work. It has to be 'up'.
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Rodrigo
1 year ago
up
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Tomoko
2 years ago
I think it's important to remember this for the exam.
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Laura
2 years ago
I agree, passing up will activate the network interface.
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Delpha
2 years ago
The parameter is up.
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Son
2 years ago
Some people might think it's 'activate', but it's actually 'up' because it brings the interface up.
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Louis
2 years ago
I agree, you need to pass 'up' to activate the network interface.
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Alona
2 years ago
The parameter is up.
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Shenika
2 years ago
Ha! 'up' is the answer, no doubt. I bet the exam writer is chuckling at how simple this one is.
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Stefanie
1 year ago
Yeah, just one little parameter and you're good to go.
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Hillary
1 year ago
I know, right? It's almost too easy.
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Owen
1 year ago
Yeah, just gotta remember that one word.
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Louvenia
2 years ago
I know, right? It's almost too easy.
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Rosann
2 years ago
Hmm, 'up' seems too obvious. I'm going to think outside the box and try 'activate' instead.
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Ilene
1 year ago
Thanks for the clarification, I'll remember that.
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Vinnie
2 years ago
Actually, it is 'up'.
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Crissy
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I believe it's 'activate'.
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Isabelle
2 years ago
I think 'up' is the correct parameter.
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Nieves
2 years ago
up, of course! That's the magic word to get that interface up and running again.