When using the chmod command for a specific file, the ____ argument would add read permission and remove write permission for the group permissions.
A) u+r+w
B) g-r+w
C) g+r-w
D) o+r-w

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The question is asking for the argument that would add read permission and remove write permission for the group permissions.

In a chmod command, the three letters that come after the first digit represent the permissions for the user, group, and others respectively. The letter 'r' stands for read permission and the letter 'w' stands for write permission.

To add read permission and remove write permission for the group permissions, we need to use the '+r' and '-w' options for the group permissions. So the correct argument would be 'g+r-w'. Option C is the only one that matches this requirement.

When Using the Chmod Command for a Specific File, the ____