010-160 Security And File Permissions Practice Question
Which THREE of these are valid types of permissions in Linux file systems?
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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Read
Read, Write, and Execute are the three primary file permissions.
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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Read
Why this is correct
Permission to view contents.
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Execute
Why this is correct
Permission to run files.
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Write
Why this is correct
Permission to modify content.
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Delete
Why it's wrong here
Not a standard permission bit.
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Append
Why it's wrong here
Not a standard permission bit.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official LPI exam blueprint
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