010-160 Security And File Permissions Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are true about the 'others' category of file permissions?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Is the last set of characters in the 'ls -l' output.
Others represent users who are neither the owner nor in the file's group, and they are the least privileged group.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Only root can modify this category.
Why it's wrong here
The owner can modify this category.
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Is the last set of characters in the 'ls -l' output.
Why this is correct
The last three bits (rwx) in rwxrwxrwx.
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Automatically inherits group permissions.
Why it's wrong here
They do not inherit group permissions.
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Can override owner permissions.
Why it's wrong here
They have the least power.
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Represents all users not the owner and not in the group.
Why this is correct
Standard definition.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official LPI exam blueprint
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