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NS0-145 · Question #172

What is the purpose of the /etc/nsswitch.conf file?

The correct answer is B. It determines the order of authentication. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

What is the purpose of the /etc/nsswitch.conf file?

Options

  • AIt exports a resource persistently.
  • BIt determines the order of authentication.
  • CIt maps a hostname to its IP address.
  • DIt authenticates the users.

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  • A
    4% (1)
  • B
    82% (23)
  • C
    11% (3)
  • D
    4% (1)

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