711.2 BSD Software and Package Management (weight: 4) BSD-SPECIALIST Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6application · medium

   A FreeBSD administrator is building the `apache24` port from source. The build fails because a dependency port is missing. What is the most efficient way to build and install the missing dependency?

   • ARun `make fetch` in the apache24 port directory.
   • BRun `make install clean` in the dependency's port directory.
   • CRun `make depends` in the apache24 port directory.
   • DRun `pkg install` for the dependency.
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2. 7foundation · easy

   Which command on NetBSD lists all installed binary packages?

   • Apkg_view -l
   • Bpkg_admin ls
   • Cpkg_info
   • Dpkg list
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4. 8application · medium

   A NetBSD administrator needs to install a web application framework. The framework has many optional features, and the administrator wants to build it with specific options that are not available in the pre-built binary package. Which approach should the administrator take?

   • AUse `pkg_add` to install the binary package.
   • BUse `pkg_create` to create a custom binary package from the existing one.
   • CUse the pkgsrc source tree with `make install` to build the package with custom options.
   • DUse `pkgin install` to install the binary package and then modify the configuration files.
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5. 9application · medium

   A FreeBSD administrator needs to find the port for the `bash` shell. In which directory of the ports tree would the administrator find it?

   • A`/usr/ports/shells/bash`
   • B`/usr/ports/sysutils/bash`
   • C`/usr/ports/interpreters/bash`
   • D`/usr/ports/lang/bash`
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6. 10foundation · easy

   What is the primary role of the ports collection in BSD operating systems?

   • ATo provide a backup mechanism for user data and system binaries.
   • BTo manage system configuration files and user accounts across multiple BSD systems.
   • CTo provide a framework for compiling and installing software from source code with customizable build options.
   • DTo serve as a repository of pre-compiled binary packages that can be installed with a single command.
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