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Sticky bit can only be set for binary executable file. (Tie Breaker)

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The sticky bit can be set on both executable files AND directories in Unix/Linux. When set on a directory, it prevents users from deleting or renaming files they don't own, even if they have write permission to that directory. The /tmp directory is a classic example of sticky bit usage.

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