GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC) — Question 27

Which Linux file lists every process that starts at boot time?

Answer options

• A. inetd
• B. netsrv
• C. initd
• D. inittab

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, inittab, which specifies the processes to be started during the boot sequence. Options A (inetd) and B (netsrv) are related to network service management, while C (initd) is not a standard file used for boot process configuration.