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XK0-001 · Question #114

Why is the Shadow Password Suite important?

The correct answer is C. It moves the passwords to a separate file that has more restrictive permissions. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

Why is the Shadow Password Suite important?

Options

  • AIt provides a second level of encryption for the /etc/passwd file.
  • BIt improves the encryption for all passwords in the /etc/passwd file.
  • CIt moves the passwords to a separate file that has more restrictive permissions.
  • DIt moves the passwords to a separate file and will also encrypt the password file.

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  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    10% (3)
  • C
    84% (26)
  • D
    3% (1)

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