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GIAC GCFA Exam - Topic 7 Question 42 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GCFA exam
Question #: 42
Topic #: 7
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In which of the following files does the Linux operating system store passwords?

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Suggested Answer: C

by Tayna at Apr 22, 2024, 08:15 AM

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Carry
3 months ago
Really? I didn't know that, sounds sketchy!
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Jess
3 months ago
Nope, Passwd just has the user info, not the passwords.
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Fletcher
3 months ago
Wait, are you sure? I thought it was in Passwd.
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Melodie
4 months ago
Agreed, Shadow is where the passwords are stored!
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Annice
4 months ago
It's definitely the Shadow file.
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Alesia
4 months ago
I thought SAM was related to Windows, so I don't think that's the right answer here.
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Benedict
4 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I believe the correct answer is Shadow. It makes sense for security reasons.
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Nicholle
4 months ago
I remember something about the Passwd file, but I feel like that's not where the actual passwords are kept.
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Hildred
5 months ago
I think passwords are stored in the Shadow file, but I'm not completely sure.
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Domitila
5 months ago
I'm confident the answer is C. Shadow. That's the standard location for password hashes in Linux-based systems. I remember learning that in my Linux administration course.
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Levi
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. I know Linux has a way of storing passwords, but I can't recall the specific file name. I'll have to review my notes and try to remember where Linux keeps that information.
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Helene
5 months ago
Okay, let me see... I think it's either B. Passwd or C. Shadow. I'm leaning towards Shadow since that sounds more like the kind of file Linux would use to store passwords securely.
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Junita
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know Linux has some kind of password file, but I can't remember the exact name. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Lucy
5 months ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is C. Shadow. That's where Linux stores encrypted password hashes, right?
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Marguerita
5 months ago
Okay, I've got this. Response planning is all about preparing for potential issues or contingencies, so I'm going to go with option B - contingency planning.
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Peggy
5 months ago
I think we went over something similar in class where we talked about service interactions. I'm a bit torn between B and C since both seem plausible.
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Avery
5 months ago
Good point, LisaM. I think I'll double-check the syntax for the @RANGE function to make sure I'm selecting the right options.
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Deandrea
10 months ago
Wait, is the answer 'All of the above'? Because that's usually the right answer on these exams. Just kidding, I'm sticking with C. Shadow.
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Reita
8 months ago
User 3: I'll go with C too. Shadow it is.
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Jess
8 months ago
User 2: Yeah, I agree. It's where Linux stores passwords.
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Mona
9 months ago
User 1: I think the answer is C. Shadow.
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Margot
10 months ago
I'm going with C. Shadow. It sounds the most technical and Linux-y, you know?
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Moon
9 months ago
Yeah, C. Shadow seems like the most logical choice for where Linux would store passwords.
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Nana
10 months ago
I agree, I'll go with C. Shadow as well.
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Veronika
10 months ago
I think you're right, C. Shadow does sound like the most technical option.
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Angella
10 months ago
B. Passwd? Nah, that's too obvious. The Linux folks are probably trying to trick us with that one.
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Jeanice
8 months ago
I think it's probably stored in the Shadow file.
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Ulysses
8 months ago
Yeah, I agree. Passwd seems too easy.
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Aliza
8 months ago
D) SAM
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Chun
9 months ago
C) Shadow
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Isadora
9 months ago
A) Password
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Lindsey
10 months ago
D. SAM? Really? That's Windows, not Linux! I'm surprised they even included that as an option.
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Francis
10 months ago
Hmm, I think the answer is C. Shadow. Keeping passwords secure is crucial, and the shadow file is where Linux stores encrypted passwords.
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Herman
10 months ago
Yes, passwords are stored in the shadow file for security.
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Cecily
10 months ago
I agree, the answer is C. Shadow.
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Stefan
11 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think it might be the Passwd file.
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Dean
11 months ago
I agree with Sabrina, the Shadow file is where passwords are stored in Linux.
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Sabrina
11 months ago
I think the Linux operating system stores passwords in the Shadow file.
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