What will be the output of this command?

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Linux CLI - Users and Groups

grep '^daemon:' /etc/passwd | cut -d':' -f1,3

Adaemon:2

BNo output

Cdaemon:0

Ddaemon:1

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Locate the daemon user line in /etc/passwd
The daemon user typically has UID 2 in /etc/passwd.
Step 2: Extract username and UID fields
The command cuts fields 1 and 3 separated by ':', so output is 'daemon:2'.
Final Answer:
daemon:2 -> Option A
Quick Check:
daemon UID = 2, output = daemon:2 [OK]

Quick Trick: UID for daemon user is usually 2 in /etc/passwd [OK]

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