SSCP Systems and Application Security Practice Question
A Linux administrator needs to configure access controls so that a specific user can run certain commands with root privileges without entering a password. Which configuration file should be modified?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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/etc/sudoers
The /etc/sudoers file controls sudo permissions. By adding an appropriate entry, the administrator can grant passwordless sudo access to specific commands.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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/etc/shadow
Why it's wrong here
This file stores hashed passwords.
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/etc/passwd
Why it's wrong here
This file contains user account information, not sudo privileges.
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/etc/sudoers
Why this is correct
sudoers defines sudo permissions.
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/etc/security/limits.conf
Why it's wrong here
This file sets resource limits.
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