On an OpenBSD system, an administrator wants to enable the `smtpd` service to start at boot and also start it immediately without rebooting. Which set of commands accomplishes this?

`rcctl enable smtpd` and `rcctl start smtpd`

`rcctl start smtpd` and `rcctl stop smtpd`

A FreeBSD system's root file system is corrupted and needs to be repaired. The administrator plans to boot into single-user mode. What is the primary purpose of single-user mode in this context?

To automatically repair file system errors without user intervention.

To start all system services for full functionality.

To provide a minimal environment with only the root file system mounted, allowing maintenance tasks.

To allow multiple users to log in for collaborative troubleshooting.

A FreeBSD administrator has installed the `nginx` package and wants it to start automatically at boot. The service script is available at `/usr/local/etc/rc.d/nginx`. Which configuration change is required?

Create a symlink from `/etc/rc.d/nginx` to `/usr/local/etc/rc.d/nginx`.

Add `nginx_enable="YES"` to `/etc/rc.conf`.

Add `nginx=YES` to `/etc/rc.local`.

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711.3 BSD System Startup Configuration (weight: 3) BSD-SPECIALIST Practice Questions (Page 1)

Part of the Topic 711: BSD Installation and Software Management domain, which makes up ~21% of our current practice bank. Linux Professional Institute does not publish an official question count, but from its 90-minute exam (~35–60 total, ~7–13 in this domain), expect 1–3 from this objective — we provide 22 practice questions to prepare you well beyond it. (estimate)

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Questions 1–5

1foundation · easy
To enable the 'sendmail' service to start at boot on FreeBSD, which line should you add to /etc/rc.conf?
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2application · medium
On an OpenBSD system, an administrator wants to enable the `smtpd` service to start at boot and also start it immediately without rebooting. Which set of commands accomplishes this?
Select an answer first
3application · medium
A FreeBSD system's root file system is corrupted and needs to be repaired. The administrator plans to boot into single-user mode. What is the primary purpose of single-user mode in this context?
Select an answer first
4application · medium
A FreeBSD administrator has installed the `nginx` package and wants it to start automatically at boot. The service script is available at `/usr/local/etc/rc.d/nginx`. Which configuration change is required?
Select an answer first
5foundation · easy
Which file is the primary configuration file for enabling services to start at boot on a FreeBSD system?
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711.3 BSD System Startup Configuration (weight: 3) BSD-SPECIALIST Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

To enable the 'sendmail' service to start at boot on FreeBSD, which line should you add to /etc/rc.conf?

On an OpenBSD system, an administrator wants to enable the `smtpd` service to start at boot and also start it immediately without rebooting. Which set of commands accomplishes this?

A FreeBSD system's root file system is corrupted and needs to be repaired. The administrator plans to boot into single-user mode. What is the primary purpose of single-user mode in this context?

A FreeBSD administrator has installed the `nginx` package and wants it to start automatically at boot. The service script is available at `/usr/local/etc/rc.d/nginx`. Which configuration change is required?

Which file is the primary configuration file for enabling services to start at boot on a FreeBSD system?

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