Linux CLI - Users and Groups
What will be the output of
id -gn if the current user belongs to the group named 'staff'?What will be the output of id -gn if the current user belongs to the group named 'staff'?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand
id -gnflags-gmeans primary group ID,-nmeans show name instead of number.Step 2: Interpret output for group name
The command outputs the primary group name of the user, which is 'staff' here.Final Answer:
staff -> Option CQuick Check:
id -gn= primary group name [OK]
Quick Trick: Use
id -gn to get primary group name [OK]Common Mistakes:
- Expecting group ID number instead of name
- Listing multiple groups incorrectly
- Confusing user groups with usernames
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