LPIC-1 Administrative Tasks Practice Question
Which THREE commands are used to manage systemd services? (Choose THREE.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse legacy SysV init commands like `chkconfig` and `service` with systemd's `systemctl`, expecting them to be interchangeable, but LPIC-1 tests the modern systemd toolset explicitly.
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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systemctl status
The `systemctl` command is the primary tool for managing systemd services on Linux systems. `systemctl status` displays the current state of a service, including whether it is active, enabled, and recent log entries. `systemctl start` immediately activates a service by sending it a start signal via systemd's D-Bus interface. `systemctl enable` creates symbolic links in the filesystem (e.g., in `/etc/systemd/system/multi-user.target.wants/`) to ensure the service starts automatically at boot.
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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systemctl status
Why this is correct
Correct: shows the status of a systemd service.
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systemctl start
Why this is correct
Correct: starts a systemd service.
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systemctl enable
Why this is correct
Correct: enables a service to start at boot.
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chkconfig --add
Why it's wrong here
Legacy SysV init command, not systemd.
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service start
Why it's wrong here
Legacy SysV init command, not systemd.
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