Linux Fundamentals · lesson 10 of 15 · 12 min

Package management with apt

summary: Package managers install software and security updates from configured repositories. Refresh package information, review changes, and avoid removing software you do not understand.

question: What should you do before reviewing available package upgrades?

options:

• Refresh package information
• Delete the package database
• Disable updates forever
• Run unknown scripts

correct: Refresh package information

explanation: Refreshing package information helps ensure you are reviewing current repository data.

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