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Typically, which top level system directory is used for files and data that change regularly while the system is running and are to be kept between reboots? (Specify only the top level directory)
Suggested Answer: B
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32 comments · newest first
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Curtis
11 months ago
Yup, /var is where all the changing data lives!
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Francine
11 months ago
Wait, are you sure it's not /usr?
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Lanie
11 months ago
I thought it was /tmp at first, but /var makes more sense.
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Tonette
12 months ago
Totally agree, /var is the go-to for that.
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Renay
12 months ago
It's definitely /var!
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Harrison
12 months ago
I just reviewed a similar question, and I think /var is the correct choice for files that change regularly.
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Dorsey
1 year ago
I feel like I might confuse it with /tmp, but /var seems to be the right answer for persistent data.
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Willow
1 year ago
I remember practicing a question about system directories, and /var was definitely mentioned as the one for variable data.
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Cassandra
1 year ago
I think it's /var, but I'm not completely sure if there are other directories that might fit this description.
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Clarinda
1 year ago
Wait, which one was it again? /var or /usr? I'm drawing a blank on the specifics of system directory structure. Gonna have to think this through carefully.
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Rosalyn
1 year ago
/var, that's the one! I remember learning about that in class. It's the directory used for files and data that change while the system is running. Confident I've got this one.
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Ria
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through. I know there are a few different top-level directories, but I'm not totally sure which one is used for regularly changing files. I'll have to make an educated guess on this one.
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Denna
1 year ago
Hmm, this seems like a pretty straightforward question about system directories. I think I know the answer, but I'll double-check my notes just to be sure.
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Meghan
1 year ago
Alright, I've got this. The top-level directory used for regularly changing files and data is /var. I'm sure of it. Time to mark that answer and move on.
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Sherell
1 year ago
This seems like a reasonable high-level solution, but I'd want to dig into the details around things like failover, disaster recovery, and security to make sure it fully meets the company's requirements.
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Georgiana
1 year ago
Okay, I think the key here is to look for the principle that encourages cross-functional collaboration and information sharing, which would help break down silos. So I'm leaning towards C as well.
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Mariann
1 year ago
VRRP might be the answer too because it's simple to configure, but I can't recall its specifics compared to others.
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Arlette
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the fire safety stuff - not sure if that's directly relevant to a hosting company disaster plan.
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Gail
1 year ago
I'm just glad this isn't a trick question about the location of my secret stash of 90s boy band posters.
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Elbert
1 year ago
As a true Linux purist, I know the answer is /var. No fancy slashes or capitalization needed here.
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Theola
1 year ago
Ah, the age-old question of where to stash my growing collection of avocado toast recipes. /var is the obvious choice!
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Martina
1 year ago
/var is perfect for keeping your avocado toast recipes safe and accessible, good choice!
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Kami
1 year ago
I've heard that /var is the go-to directory for dynamic data, makes sense to use it for your avocado toast recipes.
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Moon
1 year ago
I always keep my important files in /var, it's just more organized that way.
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Candra
1 year ago
I agree, /var is definitely the best choice for storing constantly changing data.
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Cherry
1 year ago
The /var directory is where I store all my cat GIFs. Gotta keep those purrfect memes safe between reboots!
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Noel
1 year ago
Yes, /var is perfect for keeping your purrfect memes safe between reboots.
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Quiana
1 year ago
I didn't know that! I'll have to start storing my cat memes in /var.
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Marleen
1 year ago
I love cat GIFs too! /var is the directory for files that change often.
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Louisa
2 years ago
I think it's /var/ because it's the directory for variable files and data that are constantly changing.
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Leatha
2 years ago
I agree with Gladys, /var is where we store variable data that needs to persist between reboots.
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Gladys
2 years ago
/var is the top level system directory used for files and data that change regularly.