010-160 Security And File Permissions Practice Question
A file is owned by root and has permissions 600. What happens if a regular user tries to read this file?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Access is denied.
Permission 600 (rw-------) allows only the owner (root) to read or write. A regular user (not root) will be denied access (Permission denied).
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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The user is prompted for a password.
Why it's wrong here
File permissions are enforced by the kernel immediately.
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The user can only read but not write.
Why it's wrong here
The 'others' field is empty, so no access is granted.
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Access is granted.
Why it's wrong here
Regular users have no access to 600 permissions.
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Access is denied.
Why this is correct
The user lacks the required read permission.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official LPI exam blueprint
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