XK0-006 System Management Practice Question
An administrator is troubleshooting a boot issue. The system boots to a console with limited functionality. Which systemd target should be used to bring up the system with network and multi-user support?
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
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multi-user.target
multi-user.target provides a non-graphical multi-user system with network.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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emergency.target
Why it's wrong here
emergency.target is minimal shell without network or most services.
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graphical.target
Why it's wrong here
graphical.target includes display manager, may not boot if X is broken.
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rescue.target
Why it's wrong here
rescue.target is single-user mode without network.
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multi-user.target
Why this is correct
Correct: multi-user.target boots to a text console with network.
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User and Group Administration
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.
Key term
User
A user is any person, system, or device that interacts with an IT service, resource, or identity system, typically authenticated through credentials and authorized to perform specific actions.
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