CyberCertPrepSecurity FundamentalsLinux BasicsEASYFree question
What type of files are typically stored in the /etc directory?
- A.User home directories
- B.System configuration files
- C.Temporary files
- D.Kernel modules
Why B is correct
The /etc directory contains system-wide configuration files and shell scripts used to boot and initialize system services. Important security-related files here include /etc/passwd (user accounts), /etc/shadow (hashed passwords), and /etc/ssh/sshd_config (SSH server configuration).
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