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XK0-005 · Question #214
XK0-005 Question #214: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A: chmod -R 400 /new_directory/. Read = 4, Write = 2, Execute = 1 Therefore the directory would need to be 400 and need to be recursive with the -R option.
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Question
A Linux user wants to give read-only permissions to a directory and its contents. Which of the following commands will allow the user to accomplish this task?
Options
- Achmod -R 400 /new_directory/
- Bchmod -R 600 /new_directory/
- Cchmod 400 /new_directory/
- Dchmod 600 /new_directory/
Explanation
Read = 4, Write = 2, Execute = 1 Therefore the directory would need to be 400 and need to be recursive with the -R option.
Topics
#Linux permissions#chmod command#File system security#Access control
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