[Solved] A directory has permissions 'drwxr-x---'. What can users in the group do inside this directory? — Ans: Read and execute (list and enter) but not write | Linux CLI

Linux CLI - File Permissions and Ownership

A directory has permissions 'drwxr-x---'. What can users in the group do inside this directory?

AOnly execute

BRead and execute (list and enter) but not write

CRead, write, and execute

DNo permissions

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Decode group permissions
'r-x' for group means read and execute allowed, write denied.
Step 2: Understand directory permissions
Read allows listing files, execute allows entering directory, write allows adding/removing files.
Final Answer:
Read and execute (list and enter) but not write -> Option B
Quick Check:
Group permissions r-x = list and enter only [OK]

Quick Trick: r-x on directory means list and enter, no write [OK]

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