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LPIC-1 System Architecture Practice Question

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# systemctl get-default
multi-user.target
# ls -l /etc/systemd/system/default.target
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 37 Jan 10 10:00 /etc/systemd/system/default.target -> /lib/systemd/system/multi-user.target

Refer to the exhibit. What is the current default target?

⚠ Common exam trap

In LPI exams, candidates often confuse rescue.target (single-user with basic services) with multi-user.target (full multi-user console) or assume graphical.target is the default on all systems.

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Why each option matters

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Correct answer & explanation

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multi-user.target

The current default target is multi-user.target because the output of the `systemctl get-default` command shows 'multi-user.target'. This target provides a non-graphical, multi-user console environment without a display manager, which is the standard default on many server-oriented Linux distributions.

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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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emergency.target
Why it's wrong here
Not shown; emergency.target is even more minimal.
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multi-user.target
Why this is correct
Both the command output and the symlink indicate multi-user.target.
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rescue.target
Why it's wrong here
Not indicated; rescue.target is used for emergencies.
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graphical.target
Why it's wrong here
The exhibit shows multi-user.target, not graphical.

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LPIC-1 System Architecture Practice Question

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Why each option matters

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