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Computer Science · Q40

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Engineering and GATE · Computer Science · question 40

Q40

Which command is used to make all files and sub-directories in the directory (progs) executable by all users?

A.
chmod -R a+x progs
Answer
B.
chmod -R 222 progs
C.
chmod -1 a+x progs
D.
chmod -x a+x progs
E.
None of the above

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
In Unix, the chmod command is used to change the permissions of files and directories. The -R option is used to recursively change permissions for the specified directory and its subdirectories. The a+x part of the command grants execute permission to all users (owner, group, and others). So, chmod -R a+x progs makes all files and subdirectories in the progs directory executable by all users.
Therefore, Option A is the correct command to achieve the desired task.