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LPI 201-450 Exam - Topic 7 Question 84 Discussion

Actual exam question for LPI's 201-450 exam
Question #: 84
Topic #: 7
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What is the correct parameter to pass to the kernel at boot time to force it to use only one of the available processors?

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Gretchen
3 months ago
Yeah, maxcpus=1 is the standard way to limit processors.
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Beatriz
3 months ago
Wait, are you guys sure about that? Sounds too simple.
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Alpha
3 months ago
Nope, it's maxcpus=1 for sure.
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Jesusa
4 months ago
I thought it was usecpus=1?
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Freeman
4 months ago
It's definitely maxcpus=1!
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Kyoko
4 months ago
I feel like I’ve seen maxcpus=1 in a similar context before. It makes sense for limiting to one processor.
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Terina
4 months ago
I’m a bit confused; I thought it might be usecpus=1, but that doesn’t seem right now.
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Olive
4 months ago
I remember practicing a question about limiting CPU usage, and I think it was definitely maxcpus=1.
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Kanisha
5 months ago
I think the parameter is something like maxcpus=1, but I'm not entirely sure. It sounds familiar.
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Laurene
5 months ago
Ah, I remember learning about this in class. The correct parameter is "maxcpus=1" to force the kernel to use only one available processor.
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Zack
5 months ago
I'm a bit unsure about this one. The options don't seem very intuitive to me. I'll have to make an educated guess and hope for the best.
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Galen
5 months ago
Okay, let's see. I think the key here is to find the parameter that specifically limits the number of CPUs used. "maxcpus" sounds like it might be the right one.
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Flo
5 months ago
Hmm, this looks like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the different options and try to recall what I've learned about kernel parameters.
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Gayla
5 months ago
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Lang
5 months ago
Ah, I see. Enabling DTLS under the group policy could also be the solution. That would help with the SSL/TLS connection issues.
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Erinn
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know the Cisco ESA has a bunch of security services, but I can't quite remember which ones are configured through the outgoing policy. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Susana
5 months ago
A statement that the bank is a regulated government securities dealer? That seems like an important piece of information to include.
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Keena
10 months ago
I'm pretty sure the correct answer is maxcpus=1. It's the only one that sounds like a legitimate kernel parameter and not something the developers made up on a caffeine-fueled coding binge.
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Corrina
8 months ago
Let's go with maxcpus=1, it sounds like the most reasonable choice.
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Leslie
8 months ago
I agree, maxcpus=1 is the correct parameter to force the kernel to use only one processor.
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Lore
9 months ago
Let's go with maxcpus=1 then, it makes the most sense.
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Celestina
9 months ago
I agree, it sounds like a valid parameter to limit the processors.
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Nada
9 months ago
I think you're right, maxcpus=1 seems like the most legitimate option.
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Glen
9 months ago
I think you're right, maxcpus=1 seems like the most logical choice.
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Krissy
10 months ago
vcpumx=1? What is this, a virtual machine configuration setting? I think I'm going to have to go with the good old maxcpus=1 on this one.
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Adelle
8 months ago
Yeah, maxcpus=1 is the standard option for this scenario.
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Jesusa
8 months ago
Definitely, maxcpus=1 is the way to go in this situation.
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Avery
8 months ago
I agree, that's the one to use to force the kernel to use only one processor.
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Merri
10 months ago
I think maxcpus=1 is the correct parameter.
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Jennie
10 months ago
smpcpus=1, huh? Sounds like something straight out of the Linux kernel patch notes. I bet the developers had a field day coming up with that one.
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Nohemi
9 months ago
A) maxcpus=1
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Fletcher
9 months ago
Yeah, those kernel developers sure have some interesting parameter names.
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Richelle
9 months ago
D) vcpumx=1
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Solange
9 months ago
C) smpcpus=1
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Martin
9 months ago
B) usecpus=1
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Domitila
9 months ago
A) maxcpus=1
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Glen
11 months ago
Hmm, usecpus=1? Never heard of that one. Must be some obscure kernel parameter. I'll have to check the man pages on that.
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Ardella
11 months ago
Ah, the classic maxcpus=1 option. I remember using that back in the day to debug some pesky SMP issues. Brings back memories!
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Verlene
9 months ago
It's definitely a useful parameter to have in your toolbox.
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Timmy
10 months ago
I've never tried that before, good to know!
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Pedro
10 months ago
Yeah, it's a classic option for debugging SMP issues.
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Raelene
10 months ago
I always use maxcpus=1 to force the kernel to use only one processor.
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Arlette
11 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think option A) maxcpus=1 is the most logical choice based on the question.
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Cathrine
11 months ago
I agree with Derrick, using maxcpus=1 makes sense to force the kernel to use only one processor.
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Derrick
11 months ago
I think the correct parameter is A) maxcpus=1.
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