Which file do you need to change to alter how the updatedb database is created? Choose one: a. / - Answer: c The /etc/updatedb.conf file is used to manage the creation of the updatedb database.

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Question: Which file do you need to change to alter how the updatedb database is created?
Choose one:

a. /etc/which.conf
b. /etc/conf.updatedb
c. /etc/updatedb.conf
d. /etc/conf.which

Answer: Answer: c

The /etc/updatedb.conf file is used to manage the creation of the updatedb database.

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Question: Which file do you need to change to alter how the updatedb database is created?
Choose one:

a. /etc/which.conf
b. /etc/conf.updatedb
c. /etc/updatedb.conf
d. /etc/conf.which

Answer:

Answer: c

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