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XK0-005 · Question #43
XK0-005 Question #43: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is D: 0027. The permissions we want are 750 for directories and 640 for files. To calculate the umask value simply subtract the desired permissions from the default one: Umask value: 777-750 = 027 https://linuxize.com/post/umask-command-in-linux/
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Question
Which of the following settings for umask ensures that new files have the default permissions -rw- r----- ?
Options
- A0017
- B0640
- C0038
- D0027
Explanation
The permissions we want are 750 for directories and 640 for files. To calculate the umask value simply subtract the desired permissions from the default one: Umask value: 777-750 = 027 https://linuxize.com/post/umask-command-in-linux/
Topics
#umask#File Permissions#Access Control#Linux Security
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