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201-450 Exam - Question 33

In which directory tree are files modified when changing kernel parameters using the command sysctl?

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Correct Answer: C

When changing kernel parameters using the sysctl command, the modifications affect files within the /proc/sys directory tree. The /proc directory is a virtual filesystem that provides an interface to kernel data structures, and /proc/sys specifically contains tunable kernel parameters.

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milan92stankovicOption: C
Jan 19, 2021

C - 100%

chiaseedOption: C
Sep 23, 2023

C is correct "sysctl is used to modify kernel parameters at runtime. The parameters available are those listed under /proc/sys/. " https://lpic2book.github.io/src/lpic2.201.3/?h=proc#procstyskernel

debloidOption: C
Jul 16, 2024

When changing kernel parameters using the sysctl command, the modifications affect files within the /proc/sys directory tree. The /proc directory is a virtual filesystem that provides an interface to kernel data structures, and /proc/sys specifically contains tunable kernel parameters.