010-160 The Linux Operating System Practice Question
You need to change the ownership of a file to user 'admin'. Which command is the correct way to do this?
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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chown admin file
The chown command is used to change file ownership.
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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usermod admin file
Why it's wrong here
usermod modifies user account properties.
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chown admin file
Why this is correct
chown changes the owner of the file.
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chmod admin file
Why it's wrong here
chmod changes permissions, not ownership.
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chgrp admin file
Why it's wrong here
chgrp changes the group, not the owner.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official LPI exam blueprint
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