Match each systemd unit type to its function.
Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.
Manages a daemon or process
Manages IPC or network socket
Triggers activation based on time events
Controls filesystem mount points
Groups units to define system states
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
service: Manages a daemon or process
Common systemd unit types include service (daemon management), socket (socket-based activation), timer (scheduled tasks), and target (grouping). Distractors swap definitions between types.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
service: Manages a daemon or process
Why this is correct
Service units manage system services or daemons.
socket: Enables socket-based activation
Why this is correct
Socket units handle network or IPC sockets for on-demand service activation.
timer: Schedules periodic tasks
Why this is correct
Timer units run services on a schedule or after triggering events.
target: Groups units for synchronization
Why this is correct
Target units organize other units into desired states (e.g., multi-user.target).
service: Schedules periodic tasks
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — scheduling periodic tasks is the function of timer units, not service units.
socket: Manages a mount point
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — managing mount points is the function of mount units, not socket units.
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