LPIC-1 Exam 101 v5 (Linux Administrator) — Question 97

Which command uninstalls a package but keeps its configuration files in case the package is re-installed?

Answer options

• A. dpkg -s pkgname
• B. dpkg -L pkgname
• C. dpkg -P pkgname
• D. dpkg -v pkgname
• E. dpkg -r pkgname

Correct answer: E

Explanation

The correct command to remove a package while keeping its configuration files is 'dpkg -r pkgname'. This allows for easy reinstallation without losing settings. The other options either check the status, list files, or remove everything including configuration files.