010-160 Security And File Permissions Practice Question
To add a new user named 'guest' and set their home directory to '/home/guest', which command is correct?
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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useradd -m -d /home/guest guest
The 'useradd -m' flag creates the home directory, and the username is specified as the last argument.
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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useradd -m -d /home/guest guest
Why this is correct
-m creates the directory, -d specifies the path.
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usermod -d /home/guest guest
Why it's wrong here
usermod modifies existing users, it does not create them.
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useradd -h /home/guest guest
Why it's wrong here
-h is not the correct flag for home directory.
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addhome guest
Why it's wrong here
This command does not exist.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official LPI exam blueprint
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