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 represents the execute permission for a file or directory. Here:

• \texttt{r} stands for read permission.
• \texttt{w} stands for write permission.
• \texttt{x} stands for execute permission.
• A dash \texttt{-} indicates the absence of that permission.

So, \texttt{-x} means the execute permission is granted, but read and write permissions are not.