Distinguish the graphical login screen from post-login window placement and decoration.
Which pairing is correct?
A display manager handles graphical login and session startup; a window manager handles application window placement and decoration.
Detailed explanation
Correct. It assigns each component its representative role.
Correct. It assigns each component its representative role.
Incorrect. It swaps login management and window management.
Incorrect. It swaps login management and window management.
Incorrect. Neither component is an Xorg device driver or the X server itself.
Incorrect. Neither component is an Xorg device driver or the X server itself.
Incorrect. They are separate components with different roles.
Incorrect. They are separate components with different roles.
Try it yourself
An example you can run in a temporary verification environment.
printf '%s\n' 'display manager: login/session' 'window manager: placement/decorations'Expected result
2つの役割を2行で表示Key points
- Display manager logs in
- Window manager manages windows
- Neither is the X server itself
Notes
- Environment: デスクトップ構成要素の概念確認
- Command output formatting can vary slightly by distribution or tool version.
- Run the example in a temporary directory or process when possible.
Foundation review
Read the scope first
Check whether the command acts on the current shell, a new process, an existing process, or a file.
Verify the observable result
Use the supplied command and compare the output with the expected result.