Linux Package Management 4

Question 1

Which command displays detailed metadata about an installed RPM package, including its description?

Accepted Answer

rpm -qi package

Answer

`rpm -qi` (query information) prints the full metadata of a package including name, version, description, and build date.

Question 2

On a system using `dnf`, how would you downgrade a specific package to its previous version?

Accepted Answer

dnf downgrade package

Answer

`dnf downgrade package` installs the highest available version that is lower than the currently installed version.

Question 3

What does the `apt-cache depends` command show?

Accepted Answer

The dependencies that a package requires

Answer

`apt-cache depends package` lists the direct dependencies (Depends, Recommends, Suggests) that the specified package declares.

Question 4

Which `snap` command installs a snap in classic confinement mode?

Accepted Answer

snap install --classic app

Answer

`snap install --classic` bypasses Snap's strict confinement and allows the application full access to the system, similar to a traditional package.

Question 5

What does `dpkg -S /path/to/file` do?

Accepted Answer

Identifies which package owns the file

Answer

`dpkg -S` searches the dpkg database to find which installed package provided a specific file path.

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