- A
httpd_can_network_connect
Why wrong: This allows general network connections, but for databases, there is a more specific boolean.
- B
httpd_enable_cgi
Why wrong: This boolean allows CGI scripts, not network connections.
- C
httpd_use_nfs
Why wrong: This boolean allows Apache to use NFS mounts, not database connections.
- D
httpd_can_network_connect_db
This boolean specifically allows Apache to connect to database servers.
Question 986 of 981
XK0-005 Security Practice Question
This XK0-005 practice question tests your understanding of security. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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.
An administrator needs to configure SELinux to allow the Apache HTTP server to connect to a database server. Which SELinux boolean should be enabled?
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
✓
httpd_can_network_connect_db
The SELinux boolean `httpd_can_network_connect_db` specifically allows the Apache HTTP server to make outbound TCP connections to database servers (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL). This is required when a web application needs to query a remote database. The other booleans control different aspects of httpd's behavior and do not grant network connectivity to databases.
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.
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httpd_can_network_connect
Why it's wrong here
This allows general network connections, but for databases, there is a more specific boolean.
- ✗
httpd_enable_cgi
Why it's wrong here
This boolean allows CGI scripts, not network connections.
- ✗
httpd_use_nfs
Why it's wrong here
This boolean allows Apache to use NFS mounts, not database connections.
- ✓
httpd_can_network_connect_db
Why this is correct
This boolean specifically allows Apache to connect to database servers.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the distinction between `httpd_can_network_connect` and `httpd_can_network_connect_db` — the trap here is that candidates may choose the more general boolean, not realizing the exam specifically requires the database-targeted boolean for a database connection scenario.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, SELinux booleans toggle sets of allow rules in the policy. `httpd_can_network_connect_db` enables rules that permit httpd to connect to TCP ports commonly used by databases (e.g., 3306 for MySQL, 5432 for PostgreSQL). This boolean is part of the `httpd` SELinux module and is often set with `setsebool -P httpd_can_network_connect_db on`. In a real-world scenario, failing to enable this boolean results in AVC denial messages in `/var/log/audit/audit.log` when the web app attempts to query the database.
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: httpd_can_network_connect_db — The SELinux boolean `httpd_can_network_connect_db` specifically allows the Apache HTTP server to make outbound TCP connections to database servers (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL). This is required when a web application needs to query a remote database. The other booleans control different aspects of httpd's behavior and do not grant network connectivity to databases.
What should I do if I get this XK0-005 question wrong?
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