CompTIA Exam XK0-005 Topic 3 Question 46 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's XK0-005 exam

Question #: 46
Topic #: 3

A Linux administrator is enabling root log-in over SSH on a server. Which of the following combinations of files and parameters should the administrator modify to accomplish this task?

A/etc/ssh/ssh_config - PermitRootLogin

B/etc/ssh/ssh_config - AllowRootLogin

C/etc/ssh/sshd_config - PermitRootLogin

D/etc/ssh/sshd_config - AllowRootLogin

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Suggested Answer: C

To enable root login over SSH, the administrator must edit the /etc/ssh/sshd_config file, which configures the SSH daemon. The PermitRootLogin directive should be set to yes to allow root login. After making this change, the SSH daemon must be restarted for the changes to take effect.

by Hannah at Dec 10, 2024, 05:46 AM

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William

18 days ago

Haha, enabling root login over SSH? What could possibly go wrong? Just make sure you have a backup plan in case you lock yourself out of the server. Option C is the way to go, though.

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Karl

23 days ago

Option C is the answer. Who would have thought enabling root login could be so simple? It's like unlocking the door to your digital fortress with a single command.

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Rasheeda

11 days ago

I always thought enabling root login would be more complicated. Good to know it's just a matter of changing a parameter in the sshd_config file.

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Emerson

15 days ago

Option C is the correct answer. Enabling root login is indeed simple with just a few modifications.

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Fletcher

1 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think PermitRootLogin is the standard parameter for enabling root log-in over SSH.

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Keneth

1 months ago

But what about option D? AllowRootLogin sounds like it could work too.

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Ilene

1 months ago

I agree with Fletcher, because sshd_config is for server-side configuration.

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Stephania

2 months ago

I agree with Mee. The sshd_config file is the go-to place for configuring SSH server settings. PermitRootLogin is the way to go.

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Mee

2 months ago

Option C seems like the right choice. The sshd_config file is where you configure the SSH server settings, and PermitRootLogin is the correct parameter to enable root login over SSH.

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