LPIC-1 Exam 101 (Linux Administrator) — Question 5

Which of the following apt-get commands will install the newest versions of all currently installed packages?

Answer options

• A. auto-update
• B. full-upgrade
• C. dist-upgrade
• D. install
• E. update

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, dist-upgrade, as it not only upgrades packages but also resolves dependencies, ensuring all installed packages are updated to their latest versions. Options A, B, D, and E do not achieve the same result: auto-update does not upgrade packages, full-upgrade behaves similarly but is less commonly used, install is used for adding new packages, and update refreshes the package list without upgrading installed ones.