What command is used to verify the kernel module dependencies?

The command that is used to verify kernel module dependencies is "depmod." This command scans the current modules in the /lib/modules/$(uname -r) directory and creates a list of the dependencies for each module found. It generates a file named modules.dep that contains the relationships between modules, enabling the system to know which modules need to be loaded together. This is particularly vital in ensuring that modules that rely on one another are handled correctly, allowing for proper loading and functionality of the kernel modules.

While other commands such as "modinfo" provide details about a specific module, like its version and parameters, and "lsmod" shows currently loaded modules without detailing their dependencies, "depmod" specifically addresses the task of dependency checking. "modprobe status" is not a standard command and therefore does not contribute to the context of verifying module dependencies. Thus, depmod is the authoritative tool for this purpose.