Reading the default home base | LinuC Level 1 102 Exam original practice question

1.08.1Basic

Inspect part of /etc/default/useradd.

Choose the setting that determines the base directory for new homes when no override is supplied.

GROUP=100
HOME=/srv/home
SHELL=/bin/bash
SKEL=/etc/skel

Which setting is appropriate?

Hint 1: Focus on account attributes

Separate account creation, home-directory handling, group membership, login identity, and password state before comparing the commands.

Hint 2: Key terms

Review the short definitions of account records, groups, home directories, shells, and password state involved.

HOME: The default base directory under which new home directories are placed.
SHELL: The default program used as a new user's login shell.
SKEL: The source directory for files copied into a new home.
GROUP: A setting related to the default group for new accounts.

Detailed explanation

IncorrectGROUP=100

Incorrect. GROUP concerns a default group.

IncorrectSHELL=/bin/bash

Incorrect. SHELL sets the default login shell.

CorrectHOME=/srv/home

Correct. HOME defines the base for new home directories.

IncorrectSKEL=/etc/skel

Incorrect. SKEL identifies the source of initial files.

An example you can run in a temporary verification environment.

printf '%s
' 'HOME=/srv/home' | cut -d= -f2

/srv/home

Foundation review

Identity attributes such as a user ID, home directory, and login shell.

Primary and supplementary groups used during permission checks.

State and time limits that control password changes and account access.

Question IDKL-102-1031

EnvironmentPOSIX cut / 一時標準入力のみ

Last technical review2026-08-13

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