How can you use find with -exec to change permissions to 644 for all .conf files in /etc and its subdirectories?

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How can you use find with -exec to change permissions to 644 for all .conf files in /etc and its subdirectories?

Afind /etc -type f -name '*.conf' -exec chmod 644 {} \;

Bfind /etc -type f -name '*.conf' -exec chmod 644 {}

Cfind /etc -type f -name '*.conf' -exec chmod 644 \;

Dfind /etc -type f -name '*.conf' -exec chmod {} 644 \;

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify correct chmod syntax
The command chmod 644 {} changes permissions of each file.
Step 2: Confirm proper -exec termination
The command ends with \; to terminate -exec correctly.
Final Answer:
find /etc -type f -name '*.conf' -exec chmod 644 {} \; -> Option A
Quick Check:
Correct chmod and -exec syntax = C [OK]

Quick Trick: Use chmod with {} and end -exec with \; [OK]

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