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Question #: 59
Topic #: 4
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How does an operating system protect the passwords used for account logins?

  • A. The operating system performs a one-way hash of the passwords.
  • B. The operating system stores the passwords in a secret file that users cannot find.
  • C. The operating system encrypts the passwords, and decrypts them when needed.
  • D. The operating system stores all passwords in a protected segment of non-volatile memory.
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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️
by johnlsllslslslsl at July 15, 2022, 2:16 p.m.

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Hyrcrane
8 months ago
Is A, think that when you perform a log in, OS is only comparing the hash value of your password with the /etc/shadow in Linux and SAM file in windows.
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johnlsllslslslsl
1 year, 3 months ago
isnt option d right too? correct me if wrong
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