Linux CLI - File Permissions and Ownership
Which command correctly sets the setgid bit on a directory named
shared?Which command correctly sets the setgid bit on a directory named shared?
easy📝 Syntax Q12 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify correct chmod syntax for setgid
The setgid bit is set usingg+swith chmod on directories.Step 2: Verify options
chmod g+s shared useschmod g+s shared, which is correct. Other options use incorrect flags or users.Final Answer:
chmod g+s shared -> Option AQuick Check:
Setgid = chmod g+s [OK]
Quick Trick: Setgid uses 'g+s' with chmod on directories [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Using '+s' without user class
- Confusing setuid (u+s) with setgid
- Trying to set setgid on files with wrong syntax
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