What information related to a user account is modified using the chage command?

The correct answer is D. Password expiry information. chage (change age) manages password aging and expiry settings for user accounts - things like when a password expires, the minimum/maximum days between password changes, and account expiration dates. This makes D correct. The distractors each describe a different Linux command…

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What information related to a user account is modified using the chage command?

Options

ADefault ownership for new files
BGroup membership
CSet of commands available to the user
DPassword expiry information
EDefault permissions for new files

How the community answered

(37 responses)

A
8% (3)
B
3% (1)
C
16% (6)
D
70% (26)
E
3% (1)

Explanation

chage (change age) manages password aging and expiry settings for user accounts - things like when a password expires, the minimum/maximum days between password changes, and account expiration dates. This makes D correct.

The distractors each describe a different Linux command entirely: A and E (default ownership and permissions for new files) are controlled by umask; B (group membership) is managed with usermod -G or gpasswd; C (restricting available commands) is done via restricted shells or tools like sudo with limited rules in /etc/sudoers.

Memory tip: Think of chage as "change age" - it's all about time-based password policies. If the question involves dates, deadlines, or expiration, chage is your answer.

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#chage command#password aging#user account management#access control

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