Q. The encrypted password of a user is stored in ____

  • (A) /etc/shadow
  • (B) /etc/enpasswwd
  • (C) /etc/.passwd
  • (D) /etc/passwd
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✅ Correct Answer: (A) /etc/shadow
Explanation: The /etc/shadow file, contains the encrypted password as well as other information such as account or password expiration values, etc. The /etc/shadow file is readable only by the root account and therefore does not represent a great security risk.

Published by Jatin Dubey ⭐ 3.78K Points at 16-Sep-2022 06:26 am in Linux

Explanation by: Jatin Dubey
The /etc/shadow file, contains the encrypted password as well as other information such as account or password expiration values, etc. The /etc/shadow file is readable only by the root account and therefore does not represent a great security risk.

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