010-160 Security And File Permissions Practice Question
A system administrator needs to identify the numerical ID (UID) of the user 'jdoe'. Which file should be checked?
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/passwd
The /etc/passwd file contains user account information, including the username, UID, GID, home directory, and shell.
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/shadow
Why it's wrong here
This file stores encrypted password hashes.
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/etc/profile
Why it's wrong here
This file contains system-wide environment variables.
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/etc/passwd
Why this is correct
This file stores user account metadata.
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/etc/group
Why it's wrong here
This file maps group names to GIDs.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official LPI exam blueprint
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