LPIC-1 Exam 102 v5 (Linux Administrator) — Question 70

Which file contains the data of the last change of a user's password?

Answer options

• A. /etc/gshadow
• B. /etc/passwd
• C. /etc/pwdlog
• D. /var/log/shadow
• E. /etc/shadow

Correct answer: E

Explanation

The correct answer is /etc/shadow, as it contains password information and the last password change date for users. The other options do not store this specific data; for example, /etc/passwd holds basic user account information, while /etc/gshadow is for group password management.