Linux Foundation Exam LFCA Topic 5 Question 42 Discussion

Actual exam question for Linux Foundation's LFCA exam

Question #: 42
Topic #: 5

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Which of the following commands can be used to lock a user's account so that they cannot log into a Linux server without removing any files, folders, or data?

Alock

Busermod

Cuserdel

Dchmod

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Suggested Answer: B

by Jeff at Apr 29, 2025, 11:58 PM

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Joaquin

1 months ago

B) usermod is the way to go. It's like putting a padlock on the user's account without touching their stuff. Elegant!

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Howard

18 days ago

A) lock sounds too harsh, I prefer usermod for a more gentle approach.

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Giuseppe

22 days ago

B) usermod is the way to go. It's like putting a padlock on the user's account without touching their stuff. Elegant!

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Theola

1 months ago

Gotta be B) usermod. Wouldn't want to accidentally delete someone's files just to lock them out, you know?

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Crista

1 months ago

B) usermod

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Nickolas

1 months ago

A) lock

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Glenn

2 months ago

Hmm, I'm torn between B) usermod and C) userdel. Userdel might be a bit overkill, but it's a sure-fire way to keep them out.

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Mi

20 days ago

I agree, usermod is probably the safer option. You can always resort to userdel if necessary.

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Tanesha

21 days ago

Userdel does seem a bit extreme. Maybe try usermod first and see if that does the trick.

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Lorean

1 months ago

I think usermod is the way to go. It allows you to modify user account settings without deleting them.

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Arlie

2 months ago

I believe usermod is the correct answer because it allows you to modify user account properties, including locking the account.

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Christiane

2 months ago

I'd go with B) usermod. It's the surgical strike approach - just lock the account, no collateral damage.

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Hershel

21 days ago

Locking the account with usermod sounds like the safest choice.

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Jose

1 months ago

Yeah, usermod seems like the best option.

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Joanna

1 months ago

I think usermod is the way to go.

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Oliva

2 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think A) lock could also be used to lock a user's account.

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Alishia

2 months ago

I agree with Marilynn, usermod seems like the right command to lock a user's account.

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Marilynn

2 months ago

I think the answer is B) usermod.

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Freida

3 months ago

B) usermod is definitely the way to go. It's the most straightforward option for locking a user's account without affecting their files.

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Darrel

1 months ago

C) userdel would delete the user's account entirely, so usermod is definitely the better option here.

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Beatriz

1 months ago

A) lock command might work too, but usermod is probably the safer choice.

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Hillary

1 months ago

B) usermod is definitely the way to go. It's the most straightforward option for locking a user's account without affecting their files.

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