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Actual exam question from CompTIA's LX0-104
Question #: 15
Topic #: 6
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How do shadow passwords improve the password security in comparison to standard passwd passwords?

  • A. Shadow passwords are stored in plain text and can be checked for weak passwords.
  • B. Every shadow password is valid for 45 days and must be changed afterwards.
  • C. The system's host key is used to strongly encrypt all shadow passwords.
  • D. Shadow passwords are always combined with a public key that has to match the user's private key.
  • E. Regular users do not have access to the password hashes of shadow passwords.
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Suggested Answer: E 🗳️
by [deleted] at April 2, 2025, 5:58 a.m.

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