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LPI 202-450 Exam - Topic 3 Question 129 Discussion

How are PAM modules organized and stored?
E) As dynamically linked binaries in /usr/lib/pam/sbin/
A) As plain text files in /etc/security/
B) A statically linked binaries in /etc/pam.d/bin/
C) As Linux kernel modules within the respective sub directory of /lib/modules/
D) As shared object files within the /lib/ directory hierarchy

LPI 202-450 Exam - Topic 3 Question 129 Discussion

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How are PAM modules organized and stored?

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by Man at Jul 01, 2026, 10:49 AM

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Georgene
23 hours ago
I think it's A. Plain text files make sense for configuration.
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Kelvin
6 days ago
A is definitely the most accessible option for users.
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Beata
11 days ago
E could be valid too, but I prefer A for simplicity.
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Tawna
16 days ago
C is interesting, but I still think A is the best answer.
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Rodolfo
22 days ago
I vote for C. Kernel modules are crucial for PAM functionality.
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Long
27 days ago
D is a good choice, but A seems more straightforward.
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Erick
1 month ago
I’m leaning towards D. Shared object files are common in Linux.
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Marjory
1 month ago
I agree, A feels right. Easy to read and edit.
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Bronwyn
1 month ago
I think it's A. Plain text files make sense for configuration.
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Darrin
2 months ago
I agree, /etc/security/ is the right place!
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Garry
2 months ago
Wait, are they really stored as shared objects?
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Leeann
2 months ago
I thought they were just plain text files.
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India
2 months ago
Definitely not in /lib/modules/!
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Abel
2 months ago
They're usually in /etc/pam.d/
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Emeline
2 months ago
I’m uncertain about the exact storage location, but I remember that PAM modules are definitely not static binaries.
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Denny
3 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I believe PAM modules are not plain text files, so I might lean towards the shared object files option.
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Francisca
3 months ago
I vaguely recall something about PAM modules being organized in /etc/pam.d/, but I'm not sure how that relates to the options given.
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Georgene
3 months ago
I think PAM modules are stored as shared object files, but I can't remember if it's specifically in the /lib/ directory hierarchy.
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