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LFCS Question #682: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is C: /etc/inittab. In SysV init systems, the /etc/inittab file is modified to control system actions, including disabling the Ctrl-Alt-Delete key combination.

Submitted by miguelv· Apr 18, 2026Operation of Running Systems

Question

Which SysV init configuration file should be modified to disable the ctrl-alt-delete key combination?

Options

  • A/etc/keys
  • B/proc/keys
  • C/etc/inittab
  • D/proc/inittab
  • E/etc/reboot

Explanation

In SysV init systems, the /etc/inittab file is modified to control system actions, including disabling the Ctrl-Alt-Delete key combination.

Common mistakes.

  • A. /etc/keys is not a standard SysV init configuration file for key combination actions.
  • B. /proc/keys is a virtual file providing information about kernel keyrings, not for configuring system behavior.
  • D. /proc/inittab does not exist as a configuration file for SysV init; configuration is in /etc/inittab.
  • E. /etc/reboot is not a standard SysV init configuration file used to disable the Ctrl-Alt-Delete key combination.

Concept tested. SysV init Ctrl-Alt-Del configuration

Topics

#SysV init#init configuration#System shutdown#Keyboard shortcuts

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