Linux User IDs and Groups Quiz

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Which file is used to control group membership in Linux?

  • /etc/passwd
  • /etc/users
  • /etc/group (correct)
  • /etc/permissions

What is the default primary group for every user in Linux?

  • none (correct)
  • admin
  • root
  • default

What is the purpose of groups in Linux?

  • To assign unique user IDs
  • To establish user privileges
  • To organize users with shared permissions (correct)
  • To control file access rights

What is the range of user IDs for normal Linux users?

<p>1000 and greater (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are user IDs and group IDs associated with names in Linux?

<p>/etc/passwd and /etc/group (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the level of access and privilege for a user's primary group in Linux?

<p>The user's GID (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can permissions on files and directories be modified at the group level in Linux?

<p>Yes, at both user and group levels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of user IDs (uids) in Linux?

<p>To assign unique integer identifiers to users (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of group IDs (gids) in Linux?

<p>To organize users with shared permissions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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