Linux CLI - File Permissions and Ownership
Which of the following is the correct syntax to remove write permission from others on a file named
data.txt?Which of the following is the correct syntax to remove write permission from others on a file named data.txt?
easy📝 Syntax Q3 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand symbolic permission removal
'o-w' means remove write permission from others.Step 2: Verify correct syntax
Correct syntax is 'chmod o-w data.txt' to remove write from others.Final Answer:
chmod o-w data.txt -> Option DQuick Check:
o-w removes write from others [OK]
Quick Trick: Use o-w to remove write from others [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Placing '-' before 'o' instead of after
- Using o+w which adds write instead of removing
- Incorrect order of letters
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