LPIC-1 Exam 102 v5 (Linux Administrator) — Question 95

Which of the following tasks are handled by a display manager like XDM or KMD? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Configure additional devices like new monitors or projectors when they are attached.
• B. Start and prepare the desktop environment for the user.
• C. Create an X11 configuration file for the current graphic devices and monitors.
• D. Lock the screen when the user was inactive for a configurable amount of time.
• E. Handle the login of a user.

Correct answer: B, E

Explanation

The correct answers are B and E because a display manager is responsible for starting the desktop environment and handling user logins. Options A and C relate to device configuration, which are typically handled by other tools, while option D is about screen locking, which is not a primary function of a display manager.