XK0-006 System Management Practice Question
An administrator wants to change the runlevel/target to a state where only a minimal set of processes is running, and network services are disabled. Which two systemd targets achieve this? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse rescue.target with multi-user.target, thinking that disabling networking means any non-graphical target, but multi-user.target still enables network services by default.
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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rescue.target
(rescue.target) is correct because it boots the system into a single-user mode with a minimal set of processes and no network services, allowing administrative tasks like filesystem repairs. Option E (emergency.target) is correct because it starts an even more minimal environment with only a root shell on the console, also disabling network services. Both targets satisfy the requirement of minimal processes and disabled networking.
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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graphical.target
Why it's wrong here
graphical.target starts full GUI with network.
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rescue.target
Why this is correct
Correct: rescue.target provides a minimal environment with network disabled.
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poweroff.target
Why it's wrong here
poweroff.target shuts down the system.
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multi-user.target
Why it's wrong here
multi-user.target includes network services.
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emergency.target
Why this is correct
Correct: emergency.target is even more minimal than rescue, with very few services.
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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.
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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