XK0-006 Security Practice Question
A Linux administrator needs to add a new user named 'jdoe' with a home directory and a bash shell. Which command accomplishes this?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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useradd -m -s /bin/bash jdoe
The useradd command with -m creates the home directory and -s sets the shell. useradd -m -s /bin/bash jdoe is correct.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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usermod -m -s /bin/bash jdoe
Why it's wrong here
usermod modifies existing users; jdoe does not exist yet.
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adduser jdoe --home /home/jdoe --shell /bin/bash
Why it's wrong here
adduser is a Perl script that may not be available on all distributions; useradd is the standard.
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useradd -m -s /bin/bash jdoe
Why this is correct
This creates the home directory and sets the shell.
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passwd -m jdoe
Why it's wrong here
passwd changes passwords; -m is not a valid option.
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Linux Fundamentals and History
Key term
Bash
Bash is a command-line interpreter that lets users interact with an operating system by typing text commands instead of clicking icons.
Key term
Shell
A shell is a computer program that provides a user interface to access an operating system's services, typically by accepting text commands.
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