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LPI 300-300 Exam - Topic 5 Question 31 Discussion

Actual exam question for LPI's 300-300 exam
Question #: 31
Topic #: 5
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Which parameter within a share definition in the Samba configuration makes Samba only show files and directories on a file share which a user can access?

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Suggested Answer: A

hide unreadable: This smb.conf option ensures that only files and directories that the user has permissions to access are visible in the file share.

Functionality: When set to yes, files and directories that the user cannot read (due to permissions) will be hidden from their view.

Security and Usability: This helps in enhancing both security and usability by preventing users from seeing files they cannot access, reducing clutter and potential confusion.

Example Configuration:

[example_share] hide unreadable = yes


Samba smb.conf Documentation

by Yuette at Jul 08, 2025, 05:54 AM

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Dana
2 months ago
No way, I thought it was C!
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Dortha
2 months ago
I thought it was B at first, but A makes more sense.
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Tamra
3 months ago
Really? I’m surprised it’s not something like D.
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Colette
3 months ago
A is the right answer, no doubt about it!
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Yuette
3 months ago
It's definitely A, "hide unreadable = yes".
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Karima
3 months ago
I’m confused about "valid files" and "browse mask"—I don’t think they control visibility like the question asks.
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Ernie
4 months ago
I practiced a question like this, and I feel like "hide unreadable" was definitely mentioned as a way to limit what users see.
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Melvin
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about "browseable" and how it relates to visibility. Could it be "browseable = readable"?
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Clemencia
4 months ago
I think "hide unreadable = yes" might be the right answer since it sounds familiar from our Samba configuration notes.
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Shelton
4 months ago
Okay, let me see here... I'm thinking it might be the "hide unreadable" parameter, which should only show files and folders that the user can access. But I'm not 100% sure, so I'll need to double-check the Samba documentation to be certain.
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Anika
4 months ago
Ah, I remember learning about this in class! I believe the parameter we're looking for is "browseable". It controls whether files and directories are visible to users based on their access rights. I'm pretty confident that's the right answer.
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Karan
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know Samba has a lot of configuration options, so it could be a few different parameters. I'll need to think it through carefully and maybe jot down some notes to organize my thoughts.
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Solange
5 months ago
This seems like a tricky one, but I think the key is to focus on the parameter that controls file visibility based on user permissions. I'll need to review the Samba configuration documentation to refresh my memory on the options.
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