SSCP Systems and Application Security Practice Question
A system administrator is configuring a Linux server to ensure that only authorized users can execute commands with superuser privileges. Which file should be edited to control sudo access?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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/etc/sudoers
The /etc/sudoers file defines which users can run commands with elevated privileges.
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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/shadow
Why it's wrong here
Stores hashed passwords, not sudo configuration.
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/etc/passwd
Why it's wrong here
Contains user account info, not sudo privileges.
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/etc/group
Why it's wrong here
Defines groups, but sudo uses group membership via sudoers.
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/etc/sudoers
Why this is correct
Controls sudo permissions.
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