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poweroff.target
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XK0-006 Practice Question: Match each Linux runlevel to its standard systemd…
Match each Linux runlevel to its standard systemd target.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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runlevel 0: poweroff.target
Systemd targets align with traditional SysV runlevels: runlevel 0 → poweroff.target, runlevel 1 → rescue.target, runlevel 2/3/4 → multi-user.target, runlevel 5 → graphical.target, runlevel 6 → reboot.target. Common confusions involve mixing up GUI and non-GUI targets or confusing runlevels for shutdown/reboot.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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runlevel 0: poweroff.target
Why this is correct
Runlevel 0 halts the system, corresponding to poweroff.target in systemd.
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runlevel 1: rescue.target
Why this is correct
Runlevel 1 is single-user mode, mapped to rescue.target.
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runlevel 5: graphical.target
Why this is correct
Runlevel 5 is multi-user with GUI, corresponding to graphical.target.
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runlevel 3: graphical.target
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — runlevel 3 (multi-user without GUI) maps to multi-user.target, not graphical.target.
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runlevel 6: rescue.target
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — runlevel 6 reboots the system, corresponding to reboot.target, not rescue.target.
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runlevel 2: poweroff.target
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — runlevel 2 is multi-user without GUI (same as runlevel 3) and maps to multi-user.target, not poweroff.target.
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A Graphical User Interface (GUI) is a visual way for users to interact with a computer or device using icons, buttons, and windows instead of typing text commands.
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