You want a directory confidential where only the owner can list and access files, but others can enter the directory without seeing its contents. Which permission setting accomplishes this?

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Linux CLI - File Permissions and Ownership

You want a directory confidential where only the owner can list and access files, but others can enter the directory without seeing its contents. Which permission setting accomplishes this?

Achmod 711 confidential

Bchmod 700 confidential

Cchmod 755 confidential

Dchmod 750 confidential

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand directory permissions
Execute (x) allows entering directory; read (r) allows listing contents.
Step 2: Analyze options
711 means owner rwx, group and others execute only (can enter but not list).
Step 3: Verify requirements
Only owner can list (r), others can enter (x) but not list (no r).
Final Answer:
chmod 711 confidential -> Option A
Quick Check:
Execute without read allows entering but no listing [OK]

Quick Trick: Execute without read lets users enter but not list [OK]

Common Mistakes:

MISTAKES

Using 700 blocks others from entering
Using 755 allows others to list contents
Using 750 allows group to list contents

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You want a directory confidential where only the owner can list and access files, but others can enter the directory without seeing its contents. Which permission setting accomplishes this?

Step 1: Understand directory permissions

Step 2: Analyze options

Step 3: Verify requirements

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