Question

A(n) ____________________ defines the number and type of daemons that are loaded into memory and executed by the kernel on a particular system.

Answer 1

Answer: A runlevel.

Explanation:

A runlevel is a type of operation mode in the operating system of a computer that executes unit system V- style initialization. A run level determines the state a machine is after booting.

There are 7 runlevels supported by a standard linux kernel and it is numbered from 0-6.

0 - System halt.

1- Single user.

2- Multiple users with no Network File System (NFS).

3- Multiple users under the command line.

4- Definable user.

5- Multiple users under Graphical User Interface (GUI).

6- Reboot.