A FreeBSD system with a UFS file system fails to boot with the error 'mountroot>'. The administrator suspects the root file system is not being found. Which bootloader command can be used to manually specify the root device?

`set root_disk="da0"` at the loader prompt.

`set vfs.root.mountfrom="ufs:/dev/da0s1a"` at the loader prompt.

`boot -s` at the loader prompt.

`unload` and then `load` the kernel at the loader prompt.

What is the primary purpose of booting a BSD system into single-user mode?

To start the system with a graphical user interface

To perform system maintenance and recovery tasks without starting all services

To test new kernel modules without rebooting

To allow multiple users to log in simultaneously

An OpenBSD administrator is configuring a new service. Which of the following are valid steps to enable and start the service using `rcctl`? (Select all that apply.)

Run `rcctl set servicename status on`.

Run `rcctl enable servicename`.

Run `rcctl ls on` to verify the service is enabled.

Run `rcctl restart servicename`.

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Questions 16–20

16foundation · easy
Which bootloader prompt option is commonly used to boot a FreeBSD system into single-user mode?
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17expert · hard
A FreeBSD system with a UFS file system fails to boot with the error 'mountroot>'. The administrator suspects the root file system is not being found. Which bootloader command can be used to manually specify the root device?
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18foundation · easy
What is the primary purpose of booting a BSD system into single-user mode?
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19foundation · easy
Which command would you use to check the status of the 'nginx' service on a FreeBSD system?
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20expert · hard · select all that apply
An OpenBSD administrator is configuring a new service. Which of the following are valid steps to enable and start the service using `rcctl`? (Select all that apply.)
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Questions 16–20

Which bootloader prompt option is commonly used to boot a FreeBSD system into single-user mode?

A FreeBSD system with a UFS file system fails to boot with the error 'mountroot>'. The administrator suspects the root file system is not being found. Which bootloader command can be used to manually specify the root device?

What is the primary purpose of booting a BSD system into single-user mode?

Which command would you use to check the status of the 'nginx' service on a FreeBSD system?

An OpenBSD administrator is configuring a new service. Which of the following are valid steps to enable and start the service using `rcctl`? (Select all that apply.)

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