XK0-006 Security Practice Question
Which THREE are valid SELinux modes?
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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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Permissive
SELinux has three modes: enforcing (policy enforced), permissive (only logs violations), and disabled (SELinux turned off).
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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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Strict
Why it's wrong here
Strict is not a standard SELinux mode.
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Permissive
Why this is correct
Permissive mode logs violations but does not enforce.
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Enforcing
Why this is correct
Enforcing mode applies the SELinux policy.
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Disabled
Why this is correct
Disabled mode turns off SELinux.
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Audit
Why it's wrong here
Audit is not an SELinux mode.
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