Question

The symbol for ‘execute’ permission in Linux/Unix is:

• A. -x
• B. rwx
• C. r-
• D. -w-

Hint:

Remember: r = read, w = write, x = execute; - means permission not granted.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

In Linux/Unix file permissions, the symbol -x denotes the execute permission for a file or directory. The following symbols are used:

• \texttt{r} represents read permission.
• \texttt{w} represents write permission.
• \texttt{x} represents execute permission.
• A dash \texttt{-} signifies that a permission is not granted.

Therefore, \texttt{-x} indicates that the execute permission is present, while read and write permissions are absent.