Question

Using the ______ account of a UNIX system, one can carry out administrative functions. (a) root (b) administrative (c) user (d) client The question was posed to me in examination. Asked question is from Linux OS and its Security topic in portion Cyber Security of Cyber Security Select the correct answer from above options Cyber Security questions and answers, Cyber Security questions pdf, Cyber Security question bank, Cyber Security questions and answers pdf, mcq on Cyber Security pdf,

Answer 1

The correct choice is (a) root Easiest explanation: Using the root account of a UNIX system, one can carry out administrative functions in the system. Rest of the accounts in the system are unprivileged, i.e. other accounts have no rights beyond accessing of files having proper permission.