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LPIC-1 GNU and Unix Commands Practice Question

Match each Linux runlevel to its typical description.

Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.

Concepts
Matches

Halt

Single-user mode

Multi-user with networking

Multi-user with GUI

Reboot

Answer choices

Why each option matters

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Correct answer & explanation

runlevel 0: Halt

Standard SysV init runlevels: 0 (halt), 1 (single-user), 3 (multi-user with network), 5 (graphical multi-user), 6 (reboot). Common confusions involve swapping definitions between runlevels 3 and 5.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • runlevel 0: Halt

    Why this is correct

    Runlevel 0 is used to halt the system.

  • runlevel 1: Single-user mode

    Why this is correct

    Runlevel 1 is single-user mode, often used for maintenance.

  • runlevel 3: Graphical multi-user mode

    Why it's wrong here

    Incorrect — runlevel 3 is multi-user mode with network but no graphical interface; graphical mode is runlevel 5.

  • runlevel 5: Multi-user mode with network

    Why it's wrong here

    Incorrect — runlevel 5 is graphical multi-user mode; multi-user with network is runlevel 3.

  • runlevel 6: Reboot

    Why this is correct

    Runlevel 6 is used to reboot the system.

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