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XK0-006 Practice Question: Ensure that a script runs once at system…
An administrator needs to ensure that a script runs once at system initialization, before any network services start. Which systemd target should the script be associated with?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse sysinit.target with basic.target or multi-user.target, mistakenly thinking that 'basic' or 'multi-user' implies early execution, when in fact sysinit.target is the correct target for pre-network initialization tasks.
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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sysinit.target
The sysinit.target is the correct target because it is designed for early system initialization tasks that must complete before any network or multi-user services start. Scripts associated with this target run during the boot process, after the basic system is initialized but before network services are brought up, ensuring the script executes once at system initialization.
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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multi-user.target
Why it's wrong here
Multi-user.target is reached after network and other services are started.
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basic.target
Why it's wrong here
Basic.target is after sysinit but before multi-user; network may not be up.
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sysinit.target
Why this is correct
Sysinit.target is intended for early system initialization tasks.
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network.target
Why it's wrong here
Network.target is used to indicate network is available; not for early init.
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