CGRC Compliance Maintenance Practice Question
You are performing a configuration audit on a Linux server. Which file would you examine to ensure that the SSH daemon is not allowing root login?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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/etc/ssh/sshd_config
The sshd_config file contains the 'PermitRootLogin' directive which must be set to 'no' for compliance.
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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/etc/hosts.allow
Why it's wrong here
This file manages host-based access control, not SSH daemon settings.
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/etc/shadow
Why it's wrong here
This file contains hashed passwords, not daemon configurations.
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/etc/passwd
Why it's wrong here
This file contains user account info, not daemon configuration settings.
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/etc/ssh/sshd_config
Why this is correct
The sshd_config file is the standard configuration file for the SSH daemon.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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