- A
systemctl restart apparmor
Why wrong: Restarts service, but does not change profile mode directly.
- B
aa-status
Shows status of all AppArmor profiles.
- C
apparmor_parser -r /etc/apparmor.d/profile
Why wrong: Reloads profile but does not change mode.
- D
aa-complain /path/to/profile
While not the mode we want, it is a valid command to set complain mode.
- E
aa-enforce /path/to/profile
Sets a profile to enforce mode.
Question 234 of 1,000
XK0-005 Security Practice Question
This XK0-005 practice question tests your understanding of security. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
After configuring AppArmor, an administrator wants to verify the status of all profiles and switch a profile from complain to enforce mode. Which THREE commands are appropriate? (Choose three.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
aa-status
B is correct because `aa-status` is the standard command to display the current status of all AppArmor profiles, including which are in enforce or complain mode. This directly meets the administrator's need to verify profile status before switching modes.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
systemctl restart apparmor
Why it's wrong here
Restarts service, but does not change profile mode directly.
- ✓
aa-status
Why this is correct
Shows status of all AppArmor profiles.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
apparmor_parser -r /etc/apparmor.d/profile
Why it's wrong here
Reloads profile but does not change mode.
- ✓
aa-complain /path/to/profile
Why this is correct
While not the mode we want, it is a valid command to set complain mode.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
aa-enforce /path/to/profile
Why this is correct
Sets a profile to enforce mode.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates confuse `aa-complain` with `aa-enforce` or think that reloading a profile with `apparmor_parser` changes its mode, when in fact the mode is set separately via the `aa-*` utilities.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
AppArmor profiles operate in two modes: enforce (where violations are blocked and logged) and complain (where violations are only logged). The `aa-enforce` command modifies the loaded profile's mode by writing to the `/sys/kernel/security/apparmor/profiles` interface, while `aa-status` reads from `/sys/kernel/security/apparmor/profiles` to display the current state. A real-world scenario is transitioning a new profile from complain mode (used for testing) to enforce mode after verifying no unexpected denials.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the XK0-005 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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What does this XK0-005 question test?
Security — This question tests Security — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: aa-status — B is correct because `aa-status` is the standard command to display the current status of all AppArmor profiles, including which are in enforce or complain mode. This directly meets the administrator's need to verify profile status before switching modes.
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