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You attempt to use shadow passwords but are unsuccessful. What characteristic of the /etc/passwd file may cause this?

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You attempt to use shadow passwords but are unsuccessful. What characteristic of the /etc/passwd file may cause this?

You attempt to use shadow passwords but are unsuccessful. What characteristic of the /etc/passwd file may cause this?
Choose one:
a. The login command is missing.
b. The username is too long.
c. The password field is blank.
d. The password field is prefaced by an asterick.


c

The password field must not be blank before converting to shadow passwords.

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