LPI Exam 102-500 Topic 2 Question 88 Discussion

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Question #: 88
Topic #: 2

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What is a purpose of an SSH host key?

AIt must be sent by any SSH client in addition to a user key in order to identify the client's host.

BIt provides the server's identity information to connecting SSH clients.

CIt is the root key by which all user SSH keys must be signed.

DIt authenticates any user that logs into a remote machine from the key's host.

EIt is used by system services like cron, syslog or a backup job to automatically connect to remote hosts.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Ludivina at Aug 27, 2024, 08:07 AM

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Velda

2 months ago

I was going to choose C, but then I realized the host key is about the server, not the user keys. B is the way to go. SSH is all about verifying identities, and the host key is the server's way of doing that.

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Melodie

3 months ago

Wait, the SSH host key is the server's identity, not the client's? That makes a lot more sense now. B is definitely the right answer. *laughs* I was overthinking this one!

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Teri

1 months ago

Felix: Haha, I guess we were overthinking it. It's good to clarify things though!

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Howard

1 months ago

No, it's all about the server's identity. B is definitely the right answer.

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Felix

2 months ago

So it's not about identifying the client's host then?

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Alba

2 months ago

Yeah, the SSH host key is used to provide the server's identity to connecting clients.

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Roslyn

3 months ago

Hmm, I was leaning towards D, but I think B is the better answer. The host key is for the server, not the client. It's like the server's way of introducing itself to the client.

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Corinne

2 months ago

You're right, the purpose of an SSH host key is to provide the server's identity information to connecting SSH clients.

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Carissa

2 months ago

Yeah, the host key is crucial for verifying the server's identity to the connecting clients.

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Viva

2 months ago

I agree, the host key is definitely for the server to identify itself to the client.

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Jarod

3 months ago

I'm going with B as well. The host key is crucial for establishing a secure connection and making sure you're talking to the right server. Otherwise, anyone could impersonate the server and steal your data.

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Jamey

3 months ago

I was a bit confused at first, but B makes the most sense. The host key is like a digital signature that the server uses to prove its identity to the client. Pretty neat stuff!

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Elin

2 months ago

That's true, both the client and server need to exchange keys for secure communication.

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Beth

2 months ago

A) It must be sent by any SSH client in addition to a user key in order to identify the client's host.

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Edward

2 months ago

I agree, the host key is essential for verifying the server's identity.

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Cletus

2 months ago

B) It provides the server's identity information to connecting SSH clients.

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Malinda

3 months ago

I think the SSH host key is crucial for establishing a secure connection between the client and server.

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Andra

3 months ago

I think option B is the correct answer. The SSH host key provides the server's identity information to the connecting clients, allowing them to verify the server's identity and prevent man-in-the-middle attacks.

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Raylene

3 months ago

Yes, the SSH host key is crucial for verifying the server's identity and preventing security risks.

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Raylene

3 months ago

I agree, option B is correct. The SSH host key provides the server's identity information to connecting clients.

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Vivan

3 months ago

I believe option B is the correct answer because the SSH host key is used for server authentication.

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Lonny

3 months ago

I agree with Chun. It helps ensure that the client is connecting to the correct server and not a malicious one.

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Chun

3 months ago

I think the purpose of an SSH host key is to provide the server's identity information to connecting SSH clients.

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