LPI Exam 202-450 Topic 12 Question 85 Discussion

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Question #: 85
Topic #: 12

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Which Linux user is used by vsftpd to perform file system operations for anonymous FTP users?

AThe Linux user which runs the vsftpd process

BThe Linux user that owns the root FTP directory served by vsftpd

CThe Linux user with the same user name that was used to anonymously log into the FTP server

DThe Linux user root, but vsftpd grants access to anonymous users only to globally read-/writeable files

EThe Linux user specified in the configuration option ftp_username

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Gilberto

1 months ago

This is a classic case of 'when in doubt, read the documentation'. The vsftpd configuration is the key to answering this question.

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Novella

16 hours ago

E) The Linux user specified in the configuration option ftp_username

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Chanel

8 days ago

C) The Linux user with the same user name that was used to anonymously log into the FTP server

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Eleni

17 days ago

A) The Linux user which runs the vsftpd process

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Hillary

1 months ago

Option D is definitely wrong. Using the root user for anonymous FTP would be a major security risk.

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Laila

19 hours ago

C) The Linux user with the same user name that was used to anonymously log into the FTP server

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Lauran

10 days ago

A) The Linux user which runs the vsftpd process

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Louvenia

2 months ago

Hmm, option C doesn't seem right. The user that anonymously logged in wouldn't necessarily be the one used for file system operations.

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Ahmad

12 days ago

C) The Linux user with the same user name that was used to anonymously log into the FTP server

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Paris

24 days ago

B) The Linux user that owns the root FTP directory served by vsftpd

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Annalee

1 months ago

A) The Linux user which runs the vsftpd process

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Jose

2 months ago

I'm not sure about this one. I thought the Linux user that owns the root FTP directory might be used, but the question specifically asks about the user that performs file system operations.

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Justine

2 months ago

Option E seems the most likely answer. The configuration option ftp_username should specify the Linux user that vsftpd uses for anonymous FTP users.

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Joaquin

18 days ago

That makes sense, thanks for clarifying.

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Naomi

1 months ago

In that case, I believe vsftpd uses the Linux user which runs the vsftpd process.

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Ernest

1 months ago

But what if the ftp_username is not specified in the configuration?

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Beth

1 months ago

I think option E is correct, the ftp_username configuration should specify the Linux user for anonymous FTP users.

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Gail

2 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think the answer might be E) The Linux user specified in the configuration option ftp_username.

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Chau

2 months ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is A) The Linux user which runs the vsftpd process.

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Lazaro

2 months ago

I think the answer is C) The Linux user with the same user name that was used to anonymously log into the FTP server.

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