You want to create a script that lists all users with locked passwords. Which file and field should you check?

hard📝 Application Q8 of 15

Linux CLI - Users and Groups

ACheck /etc/passwd, seventh field for '/bin/false'

BCheck /etc/passwd, second field for 'x' character

CCheck /etc/group, third field for '!' character

DCheck /etc/shadow, second field for '!' or '*' prefix

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand password locking in /etc/shadow
Locked passwords are indicated by '!' or '*' at the start of the encrypted password field (second field) in /etc/shadow.
Step 2: Identify correct file and field
/etc/passwd second field is a placeholder, /etc/group does not store passwords, and shell field in /etc/passwd is unrelated to password locking.
Final Answer:
Check /etc/shadow, second field for '!' or '*' prefix -> Option D
Quick Check:
Locked password indicator = /etc/shadow second field [OK]

Quick Trick: Locked passwords start with ! or * in /etc/shadow second field [OK]

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