010-160 Security And File Permissions Practice Question
Which THREE commands can be used to check user information or current session identity?
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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whoami
id shows identity, whoami shows current user, and groups shows group memberships.
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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userdel
Why it's wrong here
Used for account deletion.
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chage
Why it's wrong here
Used for password aging, not identifying.
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whoami
Why this is correct
Shows current username.
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id
Why this is correct
Shows UID/GID and groups.
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groups
Why this is correct
Lists all user groups.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official LPI exam blueprint
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