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Which journalctl command shows kernel messages from the current boot only?
Why: 'journalctl -k' limits output to kernel messages (like dmesg) and '-b' limits it to the current boot, so '-k -b' shows this boot's kernel log. '-f' follows new entries, and '--vacuum-time' deletes old journal data rather than displaying it.
Which directory in the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard is intended to hold variable data such as logs, spool files, and caches?
Why: /var stores variable data that changes during normal operation, including /var/log, /var/spool, and /var/cache. /etc holds system configuration, /usr holds read-only user programs and libraries, and /opt holds optional add-on software packages.
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| Questions | 90 |
|---|---|
| Time | 90 minutes |
| Sections | System Management · Troubleshooting · Services & User Management · Security · Automation, Orchestration & Scripting |
| Passing score | 720 / 900 |
| Our bank | 22 questions · updated August 2026Written from CompTIA |
| Languages | English |
| Source | CompTIA |
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