Linux Fundamentals · lesson 5 of 15 · 15 min

Linux permissions

summary: Permissions determine who can read, write, or execute a file. Review the owner, group, and permission bits before making a change, then verify that the intended user can still work safely.

question: Which permission allows someone to view a file?

options:

• Read
• Write
• Execute
• Delete

correct: Read

explanation: Read permission allows a user to view file contents.

Try it: Navigate the terminal

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