A configuration management tool running every minute is enforcing the service HTTPd to be started. To perform maintenance, which of the following series of commands can be used to prevent the service from being started?
A) systemctl stop httpd && systemctl mask httpd
B) systemctl disable httpd && systemctl mask httpd
C) systemctl stop httpd && systemctl hide httpd
D) systemctl disable httpd && systemctl hide httpd

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Masking the service with `systemctl mask httpd` prevents it from being started by any means, including by a configuration management tool.

A Configuration Management Tool Running Every Minute Is Enforcing the Service