LPIC-1 Exam 102 v5 (Linux Administrator) — Question 7

Which of the following commands preloads and manages existing SSH keys that are used for automatic authentication while logging in to order machines using
SSH?

Answer options

• A. sshd
• B. ssh-keyring
• C. ssh-keygen
• D. ssh-pki
• E. ssh-agent

Correct answer: E

Explanation

The correct answer is E, ssh-agent, which is specifically designed to hold private keys used for SSH authentication, enabling automatic logins. The other options are related to SSH but do not perform the same function: A (sshd) is the SSH daemon, B (ssh-keyring) is a key management tool, C (ssh-keygen) is used for generating keys, and D (ssh-pki) pertains to public key infrastructure.