LPIC-1 Exam 101 v5 (Linux Administrator) — Question 58

What is the first program the Linux kernel starts at boot time when using System V init?

Answer options

• A. /lib/init.so
• B. /proc/sys/kernel/init
• C. /etc/rc.d/rcinit
• D. /sbin/init
• E. /boot/init

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is /sbin/init, which is the first process started by the Linux kernel at boot time. The other options are either incorrect paths or do not represent the initial process launched by the kernel.