Kernel module management is an important part of Linux system administration and is covered in the Linux+ V8 objectives. When an administrator needs to determine metadata about a kernel module—such as its version, author, description, license, filename, and dependencies—the correct tool is modinfo.
The command modinfo bluetooth displays detailed information about the specified kernel module, including the module version if it is defined. This makes it the correct and intended command for retrieving version details of kernel modules, whether or not the module is currently loaded.
The other options are incorrect. modprobe bluetooth is used to load or unload kernel modules and does not display version information. lsmod lists loaded modules but does not show version details and does not accept module names as arguments in that manner. depmod is used to generate module dependency information and does not provide module metadata to the administrator.
Linux+ V8 documentation specifically references modinfo as the utility for inspecting kernel module properties. This command is essential for troubleshooting driver issues, verifying compatibility, and auditing kernel components.
Therefore, the correct answer is D. modinfo bluetooth.
