Given the Following Directory Permissions

question 42

Multiple Choice

Given the following directory permissions:     
drwxrwxrwt 14 root root 36864 2012-03-02 11:17 /tmp
What does the letter t at the end of drwxrwxrwt indicate?

• A) It is the sticky bit that causes all commands in this directory to be launched as root.
• B) It means that even though the directory is globally writable only the owner can delete their own files.
• C) It makes the directory accessible for everybody.
• D) It indicates that this directory contains only temporary files that may be deleted.
• E) It is a temporary bit that prevents launching commands in this directory.

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Definitions:

Cervical

Relating to the cervix in the context of the female reproductive system or the neck region in the context of anatomy.

Lumbar

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Diencephalon

The diencephalon is a region of the brain that includes structures such as the thalamus and hypothalamus, integral to the regulation of various physiological processes.

Brain Stem

The lower part of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord and controls vital functions like breathing and heart rate.