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XK0-001 · Question #197

A user calls the help desk, complaining that upon issuing a command to list the files in her home directory, a "permission denied" error is received. Which of the following actions should be taken…

The correct answer is D. Check the UID:GID of the user's home directory and change it if necessary. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

A user calls the help desk, complaining that upon issuing a command to list the files in her home directory, a "permission denied" error is received. Which of the following actions should be taken to resolve the problem?

Options

  • ADelete the user's home directory and re-create it.
  • BAsk the user for some patience while the server is rebooted.
  • CRun "chmod 007" on the user's home directory and have the user try again.
  • DCheck the UID:GID of the user's home directory and change it if necessary.

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(43 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    12% (5)
  • C
    5% (2)
  • D
    81% (35)

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