LPIC-2 Linux Kernel and System Startup Practice Question
An organization is migrating from SysV init to systemd. What systemd command should be used to check the status of the HTTP service?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse `systemd` (the daemon) with `systemctl` (the control tool), leading them to choose `systemd status httpd` instead of the correct `systemctl status httpd`.
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 httpd
The correct command to check the status of a service in systemd is `systemctl status httpd`. This command displays the current state, recent log entries, and process details for the specified unit. The `systemctl` utility is the primary interface for managing systemd services, while `systemd` itself is the init system daemon, not a user-facing command.
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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systemd-analyze httpd
Why it's wrong here
systemd-analyze is used for analyzing boot performance, not for checking service status.
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systemctl list-units httpd
Why it's wrong here
list-units lists all units, but does not show detailed status of a single service.
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systemd status httpd
Why it's wrong here
systemd is the init system itself, not a command; systemctl is the correct tool.
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systemctl status httpd
Why this is correct
This command shows whether the service is active, enabled, and other details.
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