Which statements is true concerning Oracle Linux configuration files for users and groups?

The correct answer is B. The /etc/shadow file contains hashed passwords for each user. /etc/shadow file stores actual password in encrypted (one-way hashed) format for user's account with additional properties related to user password i.e. it stores secure user account information

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AThe /etc/passwd file contains hashed passwords for each user.
BThe /etc/shadow file contains hashed passwords for each user.
CThe GECOS field in /etc/passwd file may be empty.
DThe /etc/group file contains the group name and the hashed group password.

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A
11% (5)
B
80% (37)
C
7% (3)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

/etc/shadow file stores actual password in encrypted (one-way hashed) format for user's account with additional properties related to user password i.e. it stores secure user account information

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