LPIC-2 Exam 201 (Linux Engineer) — Question 43

What component of a system does smartd monitor?

Answer options

• A. CPU
• B. RAM
• C. Hard drives
• D. Ethernet traffic

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as smartd is specifically designed to monitor the health and status of hard drives using S.M.A.R.T. data. Options A (CPU), B (RAM), and D (Ethernet traffic) are not within the scope of smartd's monitoring capabilities.