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101-500 Exam - Question 116


Which of the following statements are correct about the initial RAM disk involved in the boot process of Linux? (Choose two.)

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Correct Answer: ACD

An initramfs is a compressed file system archive, which can be unpacked to examine its contents. The kernel uses the initramfs temporarily before accessing the real root file system. Both statements accurately describe the role of initramfs in the Linux boot process and are correct.

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dwarfOptions: AD
May 1, 2020

For me A and D.

cast7omadrid1
May 8, 2020

I have doubts about this question, you may be right but I can't find anything to corroborate it. Where can I find this information?

cast7omadrid1
Jun 3, 2020

dwarf you're right

glorofarz
Jul 11, 2020

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_startup_process#Early_user_space

biggydanny
Jun 24, 2020

i think its a and d

LazylinuxOptions: AD
Apr 22, 2022

AD for sure..here is why The kernel will then open the initramfs (initial RAM filesystem). The initramfs is an archive containing a filesystem used as a temporary root filesystem during the boot process. The main purpose of an initramfs file is to provide the required modules so the kernel can access the “real” root filesystem of the operating system" An initramfs is a compressed file system archive, which can be unpacked to examine its contents. The kernel uses the initramfs temporarily before accessing the real root file system

ChenarOptions: AD
Jan 25, 2021

The Correct Answer is : A and D

marencoOptions: AD
Mar 15, 2022

Just in case I have read the book, Answers A and D >> based on this >> The kernel will then open the initramfs (initial RAM filesystem). The initramfs is an archive containing a filesystem used as a temporary root filesystem during the boot process. The main purpose of an initramfs file is to provide the required modules so the kernel can access the “real” root filesystem of the operating system.

[Removed]Options: AC
Jul 30, 2020

Choose two answers but there are three correct answers (A, C and D), the temporary filesystem is created at boot time after decompress initramfs on /run/initramfs after system start and is necessary to shutdown the system, with it root filesystem can be unmounted properly.

blk_542
Nov 20, 2022

I agree with you. We all agree D is true, but A: not sure how to uncompressed it, but sure it is possible. Then I checked /run/initramfs and effectively files modification data matches today corresponding with boot. If someone can tell why C is not true, I'll be thankful!

CuriousLinuxCatOptions: AD
Apr 6, 2021

Hmm, I thought it was A and D.

MaxMerOptions: AD
May 19, 2021

A and D are correct

McReseauOptions: AD
May 26, 2021

A and D are correct

serlanOptions: AD
Jan 11, 2022

A and D are correct

molotovOptions: AD
Feb 6, 2022

I go with A and D

gonzalocoOptions: AD
Apr 19, 2022

A and D

McLaba
Apr 1, 2021

D is not 'temporaneally', it's always ready also after the boot

MaikyCR28
Mar 16, 2022

"The kernel will then open the initramfs (initial RAM filesystem). The initramfs is an archive containing a filesystem used as a temporary root filesystem during the boot process. The main purpose of an initramfs file is to provide the required modules so the kernel can access the “real” root filesystem of the operating system". Page 25 Official LPIC-1 101-500 book

n42hiraOptions: AD
Jun 20, 2022

Asked my teacher today he says its A + D for shure, he is a Linux Expert

EgorroicoOptions: AD
Aug 4, 2022

AD is correct

MchoetiOptions: AD
Mar 23, 2023

Right it is A and D . Option C is incorrect because the contents of the initramfs are mounted in the /initrd directory during the boot process, not in /run/initramfs.