XK0-005 Question #775: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

A Linux administrator is updating the password for the logcollect account. The administrator issues the following commands: #passwd -l logcollect #passwd logcollect The administrator receives a message that the password cannot be modified. Which of the following is most likely the issue?

Options

• AThe logcollect account needs to be unlocked.
• BThe logcollect account is managed by an LDAP provider.
• CThe logcollect account must set the password.
• DThe logcollect account is configured for nologin.

Explanation

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