XK0-004 Question #107: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A: /etc/shadow. The encrypted passwords and other information such as password expiry information (the password aging information) are stored in /etc/shadow file.

Question

An administrator needs to see a list of the system user's encrypted passwords. Which of the following Linux files does the administrator need to read?

Options

A/etc/shadow
B/etc/skel
C/etc/passwd
D/etc/pw

Explanation

The encrypted passwords and other information such as password expiry information (the password aging information) are stored in /etc/shadow file.

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