XK0-006 System Management Practice Question
A Linux server is booting but stops at a prompt with the message 'Give root password for maintenance'. Which systemd target is the system likely trying to reach?
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Correct answer & explanation
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emergency.target
emergency.target gives a single-user root shell with minimal services. rescue.target also gives a shell but with more services loaded. The prompt 'Give root password for maintenance' is typical of emergency mode.
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emergency.target
Why this is correct
Correct: emergency.target provides a minimal environment with a root shell for maintenance.
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graphical.target
Why it's wrong here
Graphical target; not maintenance.
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multi-user.target
Why it's wrong here
This is the normal multiuser mode; no maintenance prompt.
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rescue.target
Why it's wrong here
Rescue target also provides a shell, but usually mounts more filesystems and may not prompt exactly like emergency.
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Key term
Shell
A shell is a computer program that provides a user interface to access an operating system's services, typically by accepting text commands.
Key term
systemd
systemd is a system and service manager for Linux operating systems that initializes and manages processes, services, and system resources after the kernel boots.
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