156-816.61 · Question #26
Which of the following is a Multi-Context process?
The correct answer is A. cpd. cpd (the Crypto Policy Daemon in Oracle Solaris Trusted Extensions) is classified as a Multi-Context process because it is designed to operate across multiple security labels or zones simultaneously, giving it visibility and authority beyond a single trust context. The…
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Which of the following is a Multi-Context process?
Options
- Acpd
- Bpsd
- Cvsxd
- Dgwd
- Esynd
How the community answered
(25 responses)- A88% (22)
- B4% (1)
- D8% (2)
Explanation
cpd (the Crypto Policy Daemon in Oracle Solaris Trusted Extensions) is classified as a Multi-Context process because it is designed to operate across multiple security labels or zones simultaneously, giving it visibility and authority beyond a single trust context.
The distractors represent single-context or purpose-specific daemons: psd (Print Service Daemon) operates within a single label context; vsxd is a virtual service exchange daemon scoped to one zone; gwd (Gateway Daemon) handles routing but is bound to a single context; and synd (Synchronization Daemon) manages data sync within one context only.
Memory tip: Think of "Crossing Paths in many Domains" - the cpd daemon must cross into multiple contexts by design, whereas the other daemons stay in their lane (single context). If the process name relates to cryptography or policy enforcement at a system-wide level, it's a strong candidate for multi-context behavior.
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