010-160 Security And File Permissions Practice Question
Which TWO of the following files are essential for basic user and group management?
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/group
/etc/passwd holds account information, and /etc/group holds group information.
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/hosts
Why it's wrong here
Used for hostname resolution.
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/etc/group
Why this is correct
Contains group info.
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/etc/fstab
Why it's wrong here
Used for file system mounting.
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/etc/passwd
Why this is correct
Contains user account info.
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/etc/shadow
Why it's wrong here
While important for security, passwd and group are the primary management files.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official LPI exam blueprint
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