The command passwd –S test_user produces the following output: test_user NP 03/28/2014 0 99999 7 -1 What information does this convey regarding the password status of the test_user account?

The command passwd –S test_user produces the following output: test_user NP 03/28/2014 0 99999 7 -1 What information does this convey regarding the password status of the test_user account?Category: Introduction to Linux IIAuthor "LinuxQuestions"The command passwd –S test_user produces the following output: test_user NP 03/28/2014 0 99999 7 -1 What information does this convey regarding the password status of the test_user account?
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The command passwd –S test_user produces the following output:
test_user NP 03/28/2014 0 99999 7 -1
What information does this convey regarding the password status of the test_user account?

  • There is no password
  • Locked password
  • New password stored in /etc/shadow
  • Set but non-printable password

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