Discuss SUSE SCA_SLES15 Exam Topic 8 Question 52

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.

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

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24 comments · newest first

Harrison 3 months ago

Right! Without it, you can't run anything there.

Rosita 4 months ago

No, it’s about running scripts or programs inside.

Natalya 5 months ago

I thought it allows you to access the directory.

Whitney 5 months ago

It means you can execute files in that directory.

William 5 months ago

Exactly, without it, you can't navigate into the folder.

Arminda 6 months ago

Yeah, it allows you to enter the directory too.

Dacia 6 months ago

Wait, are you sure? I thought it was just for accessing files.

Clorinda 6 months ago

Totally agree, it's essential for running scripts!

Lauran 6 months ago

It means you can execute files in that directory.

Felix 6 months ago

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

Bok 6 months ago

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

Teri 7 months ago

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

Gilberto 7 months ago

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

Shala 7 months ago

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

Anthony 8 months ago

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

Jani 8 months ago

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

Lettie 8 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.

Janey 8 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.

Merissa 8 months ago

Ah, the (x) permission on a directory - that's about being able to access the contents of the directory, right? I'm pretty confident I know this one.

Josphine 9 months ago

The (x) permission on a directory... I'm a bit confused about that one. I'll need to review my notes to remember what that means exactly.

Rhea 9 months ago

Hmm, I think the (x) permission on a directory means you can execute files in that directory, but I'm not totally sure.

Cammy 3 months ago

↳ replying to Rhea

So, it's like permission to enter and run stuff inside?

Carrol 3 months ago

↳ replying to Rhea

Yeah, but executing files is part of it too.

Johana 3 months ago

↳ replying to Rhea

I think it means you can access the directory.

SUSE SCA_SLES15 Exam - Topic 8 Question 52 Discussion