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SK0-005 troubleshooting Practice Question
Exhibit
$ systemctl status httpd ● httpd.service - The Apache HTTP Server Loaded: loaded (/usr/lib/systemd/system/httpd.service; enabled; vendor preset: disabled) Active: failed (Result: exit-code) since Mon 2024-05-06 10:23:45 UTC; 2min 30s ago Process: 1234 ExecStart=/usr/sbin/httpd $OPTIONS -DFOREGROUND (code=exited, status=1/FAILURE) Main PID: 1234 (code=exited, status=1/FAILURE) Status: "Reading configuration..." May 06 10:23:44 server1 httpd[1234]: AH00526: Syntax error on line 15 of /etc/httpd/conf/httpd.conf: May 06 10:23:44 server1 httpd[1234]: Invalid command 'SSLCertificateFile', perhaps misspelled or defined by a module not included in the server configuration
Refer to the exhibit. A server administrator receives reports that an internal web server is inaccessible. After connecting locally, the administrator runs a command and receives the following output. Which of the following commands would best resolve the issue?
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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Install the mod_ssl module and restart httpd
Option C is correct because the error indicates the mod_ssl module is missing; installing it provides the SSLCertificateFile directive. Option A updates the package but does not add missing modules. Option B would not help because the directive is spelled correctly. Option D is unrelated to the module error.
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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Disable SELinux and restart the httpd service
Why it's wrong here
SELinux would typically produce a permission denied error, not a syntax error about an invalid command.
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Run `yum update httpd` to update the application
Why it's wrong here
Updating httpd would not install the mod_ssl module, which is required for the SSL directive.
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Edit the configuration file to correct the typo on line 15
Why it's wrong here
There is no typo; the directive is valid but the module providing it is not loaded.
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Install the mod_ssl module and restart httpd
Why this is correct
The 'Invalid command' error for SSLCertificateFile means mod_ssl is not installed; installing it will provide the directive.
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Last reviewed: Jul 26, 2026
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