In Linux, account security characteristics are controlled through the _____ file, which is normally available only to the system administrator.
A) /etc/shadow
B) /bin/shadow
C) /etc/hosts
D) /etc/passwd

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The /etc/shadow file in Linux is used to store encrypted password information for user accounts. It is accessible only to the system administrator and is used to control account security characteristics such as password expiration and minimum password length. The /bin/shadow directory does not exist and /etc/hosts and /etc/passwd files do not control account security characteristics.

In Linux, Account Security Characteristics Are Controlled Through the _____