LPIC-1 Exam 102 v5 (Linux Administrator) — Question 90

What is true about NetworkManager on a Linux system that uses its distribution's mechanisms to configure network interfaces? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. NetworkManager reconfigures all network interfaces to use DHCP unless they are specifically managed by NetworkManager.
• B. NetworkManager must be explicitly enabled for each interface it should manage.
• C. NetworkManager by default does not change interfaces which are already configured.
• D. NetworkManager disables all interfaces which were not configured by NetworkManager.
• E. NetworkManager can be configured to use the distribution's network interface configuration.

Correct answer: B, C

Explanation

Answer B is correct because NetworkManager must be explicitly enabled to manage each network interface. Answer C is also correct; NetworkManager does not alter interfaces that have been previously configured by other means. The other options either misrepresent the behavior of NetworkManager or suggest actions that it does not take by default.