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What will be the output of the command sudo whoami if run by a normal user?

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Linux CLI - Users and Groups
What will be the output of the command sudo whoami if run by a normal user?
Aroot
Bsudo
Cnormal user name
DPermission denied
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand what whoami does

    whoami prints the current user's name.

  2. Step 2: Effect of sudo on whoami

    Running sudo whoami runs the command as root, so it prints root.

  3. Final Answer:

    root -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    sudo changes user to root for command [OK]
Quick Trick: sudo runs command as root user [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Expecting normal username output
  • Thinking sudo prints 'sudo'
  • Assuming permission denied without sudo

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