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LPI Certification / CompTIA Linux+ Practice Test

Category - LINUX

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Which of the following utilities should you use to view the /var/log/lastlog file?
  1. cat
  2. lastlog
  3. last
  4. grep
Explanation
Answer - B - The lastlog utility helps you view the /var/log/lastlog file.

Key Takeaway: The lastlog command formats and prints the contents of the last login log /var/log/lastlog file. This contains the login-name, port, and last login time. The default command without any flags will cause the entries that are printed to be sorted by the numerical UID.
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