SUSE SCA_SLES15 Exam - Topic 8 Question 52 Discussion

Actual exam question for SUSE's SCA_SLES15 exam

Question #: 52
Topic #: 8

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What does the (x) permission on a directory mean?

DThe execute permission on a directory means you can use the cd command to change into the directory.

EThe exclude permission on a directory means that the files in the directory are hidden.

CThe exclude permission on a directory means that the directory will not be displayed by the Is command.

ANothing - the execute permission cannot be assigned to a directory.

BThe export permission on a directory means that directory can be mounted by a remote server.

FThe examine permission on a directory means that you can see the directory's contents.

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Suggested Answer: D

The execute permission on a directory means you can use the cd command to change into the directory. It also means you can access the files and subdirectories inside the directory, if you have read permission on them. The execute permission does not affect the visibility or exportability of the directory. Reference: https://documentation.suse.com/sles/15-SP3/html/SLES-all/sec-file-permissions.html

by Cassandra at Jan 25, 2026, 02:16 AM

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Lauran

22 hours ago

It means you can execute files in that directory.

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Felix

6 days ago

The (x) permission grants you the ability to traverse the directory.

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Bok

11 days ago

I think the (x) permission allows you to access the contents of the directory.

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Teri

16 days ago

The (x) permission on a directory means you can execute files in that directory.

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Gilberto

22 days ago

I might be mixing it up, but I think the (x) permission is about executing files within the directory, not just accessing it.

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Shala

27 days ago

I practiced a similar question about file permissions last week, and I believe (x) means you can traverse the directory.

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Anthony

2 months ago

If I remember correctly, the execute permission on a directory is needed to list files inside it, right?

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Jani

2 months ago

I think the (x) permission on a directory allows users to enter or access the directory, but I'm not completely sure.

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Lettie

2 months ago

The (x) permission on a directory - I remember learning that in class. I'm pretty sure it means you can access the files and folders inside that directory.

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Janey

2 months ago

Okay, the (x) permission on a directory... I think that has to do with being able to navigate into that directory, but I'm not 100% certain. I'll have to think it through.

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