Given a directory with the following information: drwxrwxrwxt 12 tu tg 36864 2012-03-15
/home/directory/ Which of the following statements are true? (Choose TWO answers)
A.
Everybody can create files in the directory.
B.
Files in the directory are created with read, write and execute permissions for everyone.
C.
The directory is broken.
D.
Everybody can delete only his own files.
E.
The directory is a security risk.
Explanation:
Ans – A & D
Use of t at the end of permissions decides the above answer. “t” is a Sticky bit or permission bit that is set on a file or a directory that lets only the owner of the file/directory or the root user to delete or rename the file. No other user is given privileges to delete the file created by some other user.
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