Linux Fundamentals - Creating Users Using the useradd Command

The video tutorial explains how to create and manage users in an Ubuntu Docker container. It covers the use of 'user add' and 'add user' commands, setting passwords, creating home directories, and removing users. The tutorial also discusses the importance of root access and demonstrates how to modify default shell settings for new users.

What is required to create new users in an Ubuntu Docker container?

• Guest access

• Regular user access

• Root access

• Admin access

Which command allows you to create a new user with a custom home directory?

• useradd

• userdel

• adduser

• usermod

What happens if you try to log in as a new user without setting a password?

• You will be denied access

• You will be prompted to set a password

• You can log in without a password

• The system will crash

Which option with 'useradd' automatically creates a home directory for the new user?

• -d

• -u

• -h

• -m

What does the 'userdel -r' command do?

• Changes the user's password

• Only removes the user's home directory

• Removes a user but keeps their home directory

• Removes a user and their home directory

What is the default shell for new users created with 'useradd'?

• /bin/ch

• /bin/sh

• /bin/zsh

• /bin/bash

How can you change the default shell for new users in the configuration file?

• By using the 'chsh' command

• By modifying /etc/default/useradd

• By running 'useradd -s'

• By editing /etc/passwd

What should you do if you want to create a new user but remain in the current directory?

• Use 'su -c'

• Use 'su -l'

• Use 'su'

• Use 'su -'

What is a key difference between 'useradd' and 'adduser'?

• 'adduser' is more interactive

• 'useradd' sets a password by default

• 'adduser' does not create a home directory

• 'useradd' is more interactive

Which command can set up a user with a home directory and password in one step?

• userdel

• usermod

• adduser

• useradd