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SY0-701 · Question #280

SY0-701 Question #280: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A: chmod. The chmod command is used to change file permissions on Unix and Linux systems. If the /etc/shadow file has permissions beyond the baseline recommendation, the systems administrator should use chmod to modify the file's permissions, ensuring it adheres to the security baseline an

Submitted by fatema_kw· Mar 6, 2026Security Operations

Question

A systems administrator is auditing all company servers to ensure. They meet the minimum security baseline While auditing a Linux server, the systems administrator observes the /etc/shadow file has permissions beyond the baseline recommendation. Which of the following commands should the systems administrator use to resolve this issue?

Options

  • Achmod
  • Bgrep
  • Cdd
  • Dpasswd

Explanation

The chmod command is used to change file permissions on Unix and Linux systems. If the /etc/shadow file has permissions beyond the baseline recommendation, the systems administrator should use chmod to modify the file's permissions, ensuring it adheres to the security baseline and limits access to authorized users only.

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