File Access Permissions

What does the abbreviation 'r' refer to in file permissions?

read permission

What command is used to get the permission details of files or folders?

ls -l

What does the 'x' abbreviation refer to in file permissions?

execute permission

What is the command used to change ownership of a file?

chown Signup and view all the answers

What is the first trio of letters in a file list (rwx) related to?

user permissions Signup and view all the answers

What command is used to change permissions of a file?

chmod Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the cat command?

To view the content of an ascii file Signup and view all the answers

What is an absolute path?

A path that specifies the location of a file or directory from the root directory Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the pwd command?

To print the working directory Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between owner and group permissions?

Owner permissions apply only to the owner of the file or directory, while group permissions apply to the group assigned to the file or directory Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ls command?

To list all files and folders in the current directory Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between relative and absolute paths?

Relative paths are used to specify the location of a file or directory relative to the current working directory, while absolute paths are used to specify the location from the root directory Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'r' abbreviation represent in permissions abbreviations?

read permission Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'd' letter indicate in file type?

a directory Signup and view all the answers

What is the capability of a user with the Read permission?

to read the contents of a file Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'x' abbreviation represent in permissions abbreviations?

execute permission Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'ls -l' command?

to get the permission details of files or folders Signup and view all the answers

What does a dash (-) indicate in file type?

a regular file Signup and view all the answers