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LFCS Question #176: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is B: auxiliary. The sambaSamAccount object class is an auxiliary type, designed to add Samba-specific attributes to existing LDAP entries without altering their primary structural definition.
Submitted by olafpl· Apr 18, 2026User and Group Management
Question
What type of object class is sambaSamAccount?
Options
- Astructural
- Bauxiliary
- Cabstract
- Dextended
Explanation
The sambaSamAccount object class is an auxiliary type, designed to add Samba-specific attributes to existing LDAP entries without altering their primary structural definition.
Common mistakes.
- A. Structural object classes define the core characteristics of an entry and determine its presence in the DIT; sambaSamAccount is not a base structural class but rather an extension.
- C. Abstract object classes cannot be instantiated directly and serve as templates for other object classes; sambaSamAccount is concrete and can be directly used.
- D. Extended is not a standard type of LDAP object class; the primary types are structural, auxiliary, and abstract.
Concept tested. LDAP object class types
Reference. http://www.openldap.org/doc/admin/schema-concepts.html
Topics
#LDAP#Samba#Object Classes#Directory Services
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