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Interstellar Permissions Unmasking umask for Galactic File Control Welcome to the captivating world of umask mastery in the Linux terminal, mighty captains! As you embark on this thrilling adventure, the umask command becomes your ultimate tool. It empowers you to finely adjust the permissions of files and directories, granting or restricting access to various in-game entities. This command serves as your portal to reshape file and directory permissions, allowing for a truly personalized and tailored gaming experience. Take your Examination, Captain! We need to make sure you can navigate this ship: 👮👇 https://www.certificationmethods.com/2023/05/lpi-e-umask-test.html Now let's explore this System! Display the current umask value: $ umask This command simply displays the current umask value in the terminal. It provides the octal representation of the umask, where each digit corresponds to the permissions subtracted from the owner, group, and others, respectively. Set a new umask v...

LPI E C1 - umask test

LPIC-1 (Linux Administrator) 104.5 Manage file permissions and ownership Candidates should be able to control file access through the proper use of permissions and ownership. Some questions taken from this blog: https://www.certificationmethods.com/2023/05/lpi-e-umask-control.html   Practice Test Questions 1. Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of the "umask" command in Linux? a) It displays the current system time. b) It sets the permissions for a file or directory when it is created. c) It changes the ownership of a file or directory. d) It lists all the files and directories in a given directory. /* --------------------- */ -------------------------- Answer 1 Below:  -------------------------- /* --------------------- */ Explanation: It sets the permissions for a file or directory when it is created. The umask command allows you to determine the default permissions that are subtracted from the maximum allowable default permiss...