A shared directory /srv/shared is used by multiple teams. The directory has the setgid bit set so new files inherit the group. However, users are still able to delete files they do not own. What is the most likely reason and the fix?

The sticky bit is not set. Add the sticky bit with `chmod +t /srv/shared`.

The files are owned by the user, so they can delete them.

The directory permissions are too permissive. Change to 755.

The setgid bit is not set. Add it with `chmod g+s /srv/shared`.

LPI LPIC-2:Linux Engineer (201-450)

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203.1 Operating the Linux Filesystem (weight: 4) LPIC-2 Practice Questions (Page 5)

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A shared directory /srv/shared is used by multiple teams. The directory has the setgid bit set so new files inherit the group. However, users are still able to delete files they do not own. What is the most likely reason and the fix?
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22foundation · easy
Which command is used to prepare a file or partition to be used as swap space?
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Which command is used to enable and manage disk quotas for users on a filesystem?
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Which filesystem type is a RAM-based filesystem that stores data in volatile memory and is commonly used for temporary directories like /tmp?
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25foundation · easy
Which Btrfs subcommand is used to create a snapshot of a subvolume?
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203.1 Operating the Linux Filesystem (weight: 4) LPIC-2 Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

A shared directory /srv/shared is used by multiple teams. The directory has the setgid bit set so new files inherit the group. However, users are still able to delete files they do not own. What is the most likely reason and the fix?

Which command is used to prepare a file or partition to be used as swap space?

Which command is used to enable and manage disk quotas for users on a filesystem?

Which filesystem type is a RAM-based filesystem that stores data in volatile memory and is commonly used for temporary directories like /tmp?

Which Btrfs subcommand is used to create a snapshot of a subvolume?

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