A FreeBSD administrator wants to verify that the `postgresql13-client` package is installed and see its version and a short description. Which command displays this information?

`pkg search postgresql13-client`

`pkg check -d postgresql13-client`

`pkg query '%n-%v' postgresql13-client`

Which statement best describes the difference between binary packages and the ports collection on FreeBSD?

Binary packages are pre-compiled and installed quickly, while ports are source-based and compiled locally with configurable options.

Binary packages are compiled from source on the local machine, while ports are pre-compiled and downloaded as archives.

Binary packages are used only for system base components, while ports are used for third-party applications.

Binary packages are only available for proprietary software, while ports are used exclusively for open-source software.

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711.2 BSD Software and Package Management (weight: 4) BSD-SPECIALIST Practice Questions (Page 1)

Part of the Topic 711: BSD Installation and Software Management domain, which makes up ~21% of our current practice bank. Linux Professional Institute does not publish an official question count, but from its 90-minute exam (~35–60 total, ~7–13 in this domain), expect 1–3 from this objective — we provide 31 practice questions to prepare you well beyond it. (estimate)

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Questions 1–5

1foundation · easy
On FreeBSD, which command removes an installed binary package and its associated files?
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2application · medium
A FreeBSD administrator runs `pkg audit` and finds that the `libxml2` package has a known vulnerability. The administrator wants to update the package to the latest patched version. Which command should be used?
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3foundation · easy
Which command is used to uninstall a port that was installed from the FreeBSD ports collection?
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4application · medium
A FreeBSD administrator wants to verify that the `postgresql13-client` package is installed and see its version and a short description. Which command displays this information?
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5foundation · easy
Which statement best describes the difference between binary packages and the ports collection on FreeBSD?
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711.2 BSD Software and Package Management (weight: 4) BSD-SPECIALIST Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

On FreeBSD, which command removes an installed binary package and its associated files?

A FreeBSD administrator runs `pkg audit` and finds that the `libxml2` package has a known vulnerability. The administrator wants to update the package to the latest patched version. Which command should be used?

Which command is used to uninstall a port that was installed from the FreeBSD ports collection?

A FreeBSD administrator wants to verify that the `postgresql13-client` package is installed and see its version and a short description. Which command displays this information?

Which statement best describes the difference between binary packages and the ports collection on FreeBSD?

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