Operating SystemsQuestion 24 of 100
Which command in a Linux terminal changes the permissions of a file, for example granting the owner read/write/execute using numeric mode 700?
a.mv
b.cp
c.ps
d.chmod
Explanation
chmod changes file and directory permission bits, and numeric mode 700 grants the owner full access while denying group and others. mv and cp move and copy files, and ps lists processes.
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