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In Unix, files can be protected by assigning each one a 9-bit mode called rights bits. Now, consider the following two statements:

I. A mode of 641 (octal) means that the owner can read and write the file, other members of the owner’s group can read it, and users can execute only.
II. A mode of 100 (octal) allows the owner to execute the file, but prohibits all other access.

Which of the following options is correct with reference to above statements?

a.

Only I is correct

b.

Only II is correct

c.

Both I and II are correct

d.

Both I and II are incorrect

Answer: (c).Both I and II are correct

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