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Dive deep into the fascinating world of Unix File System with our comprehensive set of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs). This page is dedicated to exploring the fundamental concepts and intricacies of Unix File System, a crucial aspect of UNIX. In this section, you will encounter a diverse range of MCQs that cover various aspects of Unix File System, from the basic principles to advanced topics. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to challenge your knowledge and deepen your understanding of this critical subcategory within UNIX.

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Q1.

Which command is used for changing the current directory?

pwd

Discuss

Answer: (a).cd

Q2.

cd command cannot be used without any argument.

True

False

May be

Can't say

Discuss

Answer: (b).False

Q3.

Which command is used for creating directories?

rmdir

mkdir

Discuss

Answer: (b).mkdir

Q4.

We can create multiple directories by single invocation of mkdir command.

True

False

May be

Can't say

Discuss

Answer: (a).True

Q5.

What does the following command do?

$ mkdir dir dir/dir_01/dir_02

create dir, dir_01 and dir_02

creates dir_02

creates dir only

throws an error

Discuss

Answer: (a).create dir, dir_01 and dir_02

Q6.

Sometimes we are unable to create a directory because ______________

the directory may already exist in the current directory

there may be a ordinary file by the same name in the current directory

the permissions set for the current directory does not allow the creation

the directory may exist, there may be a ordinary file, the permissions set for the current directory does not allow the creation

Discuss

Answer: (d).the directory may exist, there may be a ordinary file, the permissions set for the current directory does not allow the creation

Q7.

Which command is used for removing an empty directory?

mkdir

rmdir

remove

Discuss

Answer: (c).rmdir

Q8.

Multiple directories can be removed using single rmdir command.

True

False

May be

Can't say

Discuss

Answer: (a).True

Q9.

For creating or removing directories, the user must be positioned above the directory or in the parent directory of the directory, on which the operation is to performed.

True

False

May be

Can't say

Discuss

Answer: (a).True

Q10.

If rmdir dir001 fails, what could be the reason(s)?

dir001 doesn’t exists

dir001 is not empty

permissions of dir001 doesn’t allow to remove it

dir001 doesn’t exist, dir001 is not empty and permissions of dir001 doesn’t allow to remove it

Discuss

Answer: (d).dir001 doesn’t exist, dir001 is not empty and permissions of dir001 doesn’t allow to remove it

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