What command is used to specify which options to pass to a module when it is loaded?

The command used to specify which options to pass to a module when it is loaded is indeed associated with "modprobe options." This command is part of the module management system in Linux, which allows for the configuration of kernel modules.

When modules are loaded into the Linux kernel, they may require specific parameters or options to operate correctly. The "modprobe options" refers to the handling of such parameters, and these can be specified either in a configuration file (usually located at /etc/modprobe.d/) or directly as part of the modprobe command.

For example, in a configuration file, you can define specific options for a module like this:

options [module_name] [option1]=[value] [option2]=[value]

This enables the system administrator to customize how modules behave upon loading, ensuring that they meet the required operational needs for specific hardware or software configurations.

The other terms, while related to module management, do not serve the purpose of specifying options for module loading in the same manner. For instance, "modprobe alias" is typically used for defining aliases for modules, "modprobe install" is for managing module installation, and "modprobe remove" is to unload modules from the kernel.