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Which of the following directories on a 64 bit Linux system typically contain shared libraries? (Choose two.)
Suggested Answer: A, D
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32 comments · newest first
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Jacqueline
11 months ago
100% agree with /usr/lib64 and /lib64!
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Vince
11 months ago
Wait, is ~/.lib64 even a real directory?
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Wilford
11 months ago
Nah, /var/lib64 is not for shared libs.
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Krissy
12 months ago
I thought /opt/lib64 was a thing too?
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Demetra
12 months ago
Definitely /usr/lib64 and /lib64!
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Cortney
12 months ago
I think `/usr/lib64` and `/lib64` are the standard locations, but I might be mixing it up with other Linux distributions.
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Stefany
1 year ago
I feel like `/lib64` is a common directory for shared libraries, but I can't recall if `/var/lib64` is used for that purpose.
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Horace
1 year ago
I practiced a similar question, and I believe `/usr/lib64` is definitely one of the correct answers. Not sure about the other one though.
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Trinidad
1 year ago
I think I remember that shared libraries are usually in `/usr/lib64` and `/lib64`, but I'm not entirely sure about the specifics.
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Benedict
1 year ago
Alright, I've got /lib64/ and /usr/lib64/ selected. Those seem like the most likely options based on my knowledge of Linux file system structure. Time to move on to the next question.
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Justine
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. I'm not familiar with the /var/lib64/ or /opt/lib64/ directories. I'll have to skip those and focus on the ones I'm more confident about.
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Donte
1 year ago
I'm not totally sure about this, but I think /usr/lib64/ might also be a common spot for shared libraries. I'll mark that one too.
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Melissa
1 year ago
Okay, I know the /lib64/ directory is a common location for shared libraries, so that's an easy one. Now I just need to figure out the other.
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Audrie
1 year ago
Hmm, this looks like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the typical directory structure on a 64-bit Linux system.
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Glenna
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused about the different fabric connectivity options. Let me re-read the question carefully.
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Herminia
1 year ago
This seems like a good opportunity to apply my knowledge of VPLS and inter-metro connectivity. I'll carefully read through the options and select the most accurate statement.
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Alisha
2 years ago
I'm not sure about the other options, but I think A) ~/.lib64/ is unlikely to be a directory for shared libraries.
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Lyla
2 years ago
I would also choose B) /usr/lib64/, it's another common directory for shared libraries.
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Elli
2 years ago
I agree with /lib64/ is a common directory for shared libraries on a 64 bit Linux system.
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Lauryn
2 years ago
I think the answer is D) /lib64/
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Ma
2 years ago
Exactly, Scarlet. They are essential for system functionality and application compatibility.
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Scarlet
2 years ago
I believe /usr/lib64/ and /lib64/ are the correct choices as well. They are the standard locations for shared libraries.
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Alida
2 years ago
I agree with you, Ma. Those are the common directories for shared libraries on a 64 bit Linux system.
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Ma
2 years ago
I think the directories that typically contain shared libraries on a 64 bit Linux system are /usr/lib64/ and /lib64/
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Beatriz
3 years ago
Okay, let's think this through logically. Shared libraries need to be accessible to multiple applications, so they're typically installed in system-wide directories. That rules out ~/.lib64/. And /var/lib64/ is usually for variable data, not libraries. So I'm sticking with B and D.
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Glen
3 years ago
You know, I'm kind of surprised they didn't include /lib/ as one of the options. That's a pretty standard location for shared libraries on 32-bit systems. Oh well, I guess they want to focus specifically on the 64-bit directories.
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Lindsey
3 years ago
Haha, I bet the exam writer is trying to trick us with those other options. Who puts shared libraries in their home directory or in /var/lib64/? That's just crazy talk!
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Sheridan
3 years ago
I'm feeling a bit unsure about this one. I know the 64-bit directories usually have 'lib64' in the path, but I'm not entirely sure about the specific locations. Hmm, maybe I should review my notes on Linux file system structure.
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Cecilia
3 years ago
Yeah, I agree with you. B and D seem like the most obvious choices here. The other options seem a bit unusual or less common.
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Glory
2 years ago
Yes, I agree. D) /lib64/ seems like the other directory that typically contains shared libraries on a 64 bit Linux system.
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Gerald
2 years ago
I think B) /usr/lib64/ is definitely one of them.
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Jacqueline
3 years ago
Hmm, this is an interesting question. I'm pretty sure the answer is B and D, since those are the typical locations for shared libraries on a 64-bit Linux system.