Exam 010-160 topic 1 question 13 discussion

r=read, w=write, x=execute, t=?

Structure of the permission string: rwx | rwx | rwt (User) (Group) (Others) Breakdown of permissions: r (read): Allows listing the contents of the directory w (write): Allows creating, deleting, or renaming files in the directory x (execute): Allows entering the directory and accessing its contents t (sticky bit): Special permission for the "others" category Meaning for each category: User (owner): rwx (full permissions) Group: rwx (full permissions) Others: rwt (read, write, execute, plus sticky bit) The sticky bit (t): This is the key feature of /tmp/ permissions It allows users to create files, but only delete or modify their own files Prevents users from deleting or renaming each other's files Crucial for a shared temporary directory like /tmp/ Why these permissions are used for /tmp/: Allows all users to create temporary files (/tmp/ is world-writable) Provides security by preventing users from interfering with each other's files Maintains the purpose of /tmp/ as a shared, temporary storage space

A. rwxrwxrwt

a is the answer

drwxrwxrwt. 13 root root 260 1 Jan 17.56 tmp

Answer is A

It's full control but just to the files that made by me and not by other users.

correct. they sticky bit