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XK0-001 · Question #59
The /etc/passwd file for a Linux system has an "x" in the second field. What does this indicate?
The correct answer is C. The system is using shadow passwords. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.
Question
The /etc/passwd file for a Linux system has an "x" in the second field. What does this indicate?
Options
- AThe user account is disabled.
- BThe user is configured for X login.
- CThe system is using shadow passwords.
- DThe user is required to change the password at next login.
How the community answered
(48 responses)- A2% (1)
- B6% (3)
- C83% (40)
- D8% (4)
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