Linux Essentials (010-160) — Question 14

What information is stored in /etc/passwd? (Choose three.)

Answer options

• A. The user's storage space limit
• B. The numerical user ID
• C. The username
• D. The encrypted password
• E. The user's default shell

Correct answer: B, C, E

Explanation

The /etc/passwd file holds important information about user accounts, including the numerical user ID (B), the username (C), and the user's default shell (E). Options A and D are incorrect because the storage space limit is stored in different files, and the encrypted password is typically found in /etc/shadow, not /etc/passwd.