RHCE Study Guide 2026
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📋 RHCE Exam Format at a Glance
📚 RHCE Topics to Study (21)
✍️ Sample RHCE Questions & Answers
1. What field in `/etc/passwd` specifies the user's default shell?
The seventh (last) field in `/etc/passwd` specifies the user's login shell.
2. What SELinux mode allows policy violations but logs them without blocking?
In Permissive mode, SELinux logs policy violations to the audit log but does not deny access.
3. What command builds a container image from a `Containerfile` in the current directory?
`podman build -t myimage .` builds an image named `myimage` from the Containerfile in the current directory.
4. What DNF command lists all currently installed packages on the system?
'dnf list installed' displays all packages that are currently installed on the system.
5. Which command loads a compiled SELinux policy module named `mypolicy.pp`?
`semodule -i` installs/loads a compiled SELinux policy module (`.pp` file) into the kernel.
6. Which command displays detailed information (version, size, description) about an installed or available package?
'dnf info ' shows comprehensive metadata including version, release, architecture, and description.