LPIC-1 Exam 101 v5 (Linux Administrator) — Question 28

Which of the following partition types is used for Linux swap spaces when partitioning hard disk drives?

Answer options

• A. 7
• B. 82
• C. 83
• D. 8e
• E. fd

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as partition type 82 is specifically reserved for Linux swap space. Options A, C, D, and E are used for other purposes, such as Linux file systems or different partition types, making them unsuitable for swap space.