Multiple choice

What does it mean when a directory listing line has a permissions list that starts with a d, such as drwxrwxrwx?

  1. It is an executable file

  2. It is a directory

  3. It is a read-only file

  4. It is a hidden file

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In a long directory listing (ls -l), the first character indicates the file type. A 'd' signifies that the entry is a directory.