LPIC-1 System Architecture Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are valid systemd targets?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse custom or non-existent target names (like `always.target` or `runlevel4.target`) with valid systemd targets, or assume all runlevel numbers have corresponding targets, when in fact systemd only provides targets for runlevels 0-3, 5, and 6.
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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rescue.target
A is correct because `rescue.target` is a standard systemd target that provides a minimal single-user environment for system recovery, similar to single-user mode in SysV init. It is a valid target used to boot into a rescue shell with essential services.
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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rescue.target
Why this is correct
A standard systemd target for rescue mode.
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sysinit.target
Why this is correct
A standard systemd target for early system initialization.
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always.target
Why it's wrong here
This target does not exist in systemd.
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basic.target
Why this is correct
A standard systemd target for basic system functionality.
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runlevel4.target
Why it's wrong here
Not a standard systemd target; systemd uses runlevel?.target symlinks but runlevel4 is not defined.
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