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CompTIA XK0-005 Exam - Topic 2 Question 43 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's XK0-005 exam
Question #: 43
Topic #: 2
[All XK0-005 Questions]

SIMULATION

A senior administrator has placed a private key for user admin in your home directory.

The server you need to remotely access is server1 and SSH is listening on port 2222.

INSTRUCTIONS

Part 1

Review the command output and build the correct command to place the private key

into your SSH folder.

Part 2

Review the command output and build the correct command to set the file

permissions.

Part 3

Review the command output and build the correct command to set the correct

ownership.

In each part, click on objects to build a complete command. Command objects may

be used more than once, but not all will be used. Use _ as the spacebar. Click the

arrow to remove any unwanted objects from your command.

Part 4

Select the proper file to edit for remote server access. Then, build the correct

configuration output based on the server name, ports, and files.

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Ming
3 months ago
Ownership should be set to the user, right?
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Brett
3 months ago
Don't forget to set the permissions to 600!
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Luann
3 months ago
Wait, is SSH really on port 2222? Seems odd.
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Justine
4 months ago
Totally agree, that's the right spot!
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Maryanne
4 months ago
You need to move the key to ~/.ssh/
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Madalyn
4 months ago
In Part 4, I think we need to edit the `sshd_config` file to specify the port and key file, but I’m a bit confused about the exact parameters to include.
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Gwenn
4 months ago
For Part 3, I believe we need to use `chown` to set the ownership, but I can't recall if it should be `admin:admin` or just `admin`.
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Lenna
4 months ago
I remember practicing a similar question where we had to set file permissions. I think it was `chmod 600` for the private key, but I need to double-check that.
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Sherita
5 months ago
I think for Part 1, I need to use the `mv` command to move the private key to the `.ssh` folder, but I'm not entirely sure about the exact syntax.
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Annett
5 months ago
Hmm, this is a multi-part question that requires some SSH and file management skills. I'll need to carefully read through the instructions and command outputs to make sure I get the right syntax for each part. The key will be paying close attention to the file paths, permissions, and ownership requirements. I may need to refer back to my notes, but I think I can work through this step-by-step.
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Hermila
5 months ago
Alright, time to put my Linux skills to the test. For Part 1, I'll use the 'cp' command to copy the private key file to the .ssh directory. Then for Part 2, I'll use 'chmod' to set the permissions to 600. Part 3 is about setting the ownership, so I'll use 'chown' for that. And in Part 4, I'll need to edit the SSH config file with the server details. Gotta stay focused and double-check my work.
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Nida
5 months ago
Okay, let's see. For Part 1, I think I need to copy the private key file to the .ssh directory. Then for Part 2, I'll need to set the file permissions to 600 or read-only for the owner. Part 3 looks like I need to set the ownership to the admin user. Finally, for Part 4, I'll need to edit the SSH config file and add the server details.
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Melvin
5 months ago
This looks like a tricky one. I'm a bit unsure about the exact commands to use, but I think the key is to carefully review the command outputs and options provided. I'll need to pay close attention to the file paths, permissions, and ownership requirements. Hopefully I can piece together the right commands for each part.
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Ashlee
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused by the wording of this question. The part about "intentionally modified by authorized subjects" is throwing me off. I'm not sure if that rules out integrity as the answer. I'll have to review my notes on the different security principles before deciding.
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Alishia
10 months ago
Seriously, why is the port set to 2222? Who uses that? I bet the admin just wanted to be different. Oh well, time to get to work!
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Willetta
9 months ago
User1: True, it adds an extra layer of protection against potential attacks.
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Stephaine
9 months ago
User2: Yeah, it's a good practice to change default ports for SSH.
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Cheryl
9 months ago
User1: Maybe the admin wanted extra security by using a non-standard port.
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Trina
10 months ago
Wait, a private key in my home directory? That's a bit sketchy, but I guess I'll have to work with it. As long as I don't get hacked, I should be good to go.
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Man
9 months ago
Stay vigilant and double-check everything to avoid any security risks.
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Chantell
9 months ago
Make sure to set the correct permissions and ownership as instructed.
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Elfrieda
10 months ago
I hope the instructions are clear enough for you to follow.
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Jenifer
10 months ago
I know, it does sound sketchy. Just follow the instructions carefully.
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Francesco
10 months ago
Alright, time to flex my Linux skills! This is like a treasure hunt, but with terminal commands instead of maps. I got this, no problem.
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Jaime
10 months ago
Let's review the command output and build the correct commands.
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Magdalene
11 months ago
Hmm, this seems straightforward enough. I just need to make sure I follow the instructions carefully and use the right commands for each part. No room for mistakes here!
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Idella
9 months ago
Absolutely, we got this as long as we don't rush.
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Javier
10 months ago
I think we can handle it as long as we stay focused.
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Jenelle
10 months ago
Let's take it step by step and double-check our commands.
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Sherell
10 months ago
I agree, attention to detail is key here.
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Solange
11 months ago
I need to remotely access server1 on port 2222.
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Hoa
11 months ago
Okay, let's see if I can figure this out. First, I need to copy the private key to the SSH folder. Then, I'll need to set the correct permissions and ownership. This should give me the access I need to connect to server1 on port 2222.
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Jaime
11 months ago
I found the private key in my home directory.
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