Q50
Which of the following files contains information related to password aging?
A.
Shadow
AnswerB.
password
C.
profile
D.
All the three
E.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
In Unix-like operating systems, including Linux, the /etc/shadow file stores encrypted password and other security-related information such as password aging policies for user accounts. It is readable only by the root user and provides enhanced security compared to the older /etc/passwd file.Therefore, Option A is the correct choice.