[Solved] Why is execute permission required on a directory to access files inside it? — Ans: Execute allows entering the directory to access its contents | Linux CLI

Linux CLI - File Permissions and Ownership

Why is execute permission required on a directory to access files inside it?

AExecute permission lets you modify files inside

BExecute permission allows deleting the directory

CExecute permission is not needed on directories

DExecute allows entering the directory to access its contents

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand directory execute permission
Execute on a directory allows a user to enter it and access files inside.
Step 2: Differentiate from other permissions
Write allows modifying contents, execute does not allow deletion, and execute is needed to access files.
Final Answer:
Execute allows entering the directory to access its contents -> Option D
Quick Check:
Execute on directory = enter/access files [OK]

Quick Trick: Execute on directory means permission to enter it [OK]

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