GIAC GCFA Exam - Topic 4 Question 27 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GCFA exam

Question #: 27
Topic #: 4

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In Linux, which of the following files describes the processes that are started up during boot up?

A/etc/passwd

B/etc/profile

C/etc/inittab

D/etc/shadow

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Suggested Answer: C

by Kirk at May 03, 2022, 01:37 PM

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Tomoko

4 months ago

Surprised to see /etc/shadow in the options! What does that even do?

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Kristel

4 months ago

I thought it was /etc/passwd... really?

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Augustine

4 months ago

Wait, isn't /etc/profile for user environment settings?

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Theodora

4 months ago

Agreed! That's the right file.

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Page

5 months ago

It's definitely /etc/inittab for boot processes.

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Nickie

5 months ago

I’m pretty certain /etc/inittab is the right answer since it deals with system initialization.

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Stephen

5 months ago

I feel like /etc/passwd is more about user accounts, not processes. So maybe it's not that one?

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Cyril

5 months ago

I remember practicing a question about startup processes, and I think /etc/inittab was mentioned as important for booting.

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Alise

5 months ago

I think it's either /etc/inittab or /etc/profile, but I'm not totally sure.

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Alex

5 months ago

This question seems tricky - I'll need to think carefully about the nuances of enforcing foreign judgments across jurisdictions.

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Devorah

5 months ago

Hunt list sounds familiar, but I might be mixing it up with something else.

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Adela

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about the most cost-effective CRM solution. I'll carefully consider the options and go with the one that minimizes costs while meeting the company's needs.

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Jean

5 months ago

I'm confused about A and B... I know charities provide services, but fulfilling a mission sounds like a good objective too.

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