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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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Q171.
Which command is used for displaying contents of a file?

a.

cp

b.

rm

c.

cat

d.

mkdir

Discuss
Answer: (c).cat
Q172.
What is the function of cp command in UNIX?

a.

list all the available files in the current directory

b.

delete a given file

c.

cp is a command used for copying files and directories

d.

change the directory

Discuss
Answer: (c).cp is a command used for copying files and directories
Q173.
Which option is used with cp command for linking files instead of copying?

a.

–v

b.

–l

c.

–f

d.

–x

Discuss
Answer: (b).–l
Q174.
$ cp -f copies forcefully.

a.

True

b.

False

c.

May be

d.

Can't say

Discuss
Answer: (a).True
Q175.
–v option is used with cp command for displaying _____

a.

errors

b.

informative messages

c.

diagnostic messages

d.

file contents

Discuss
Answer: (b).informative messages
Q176.
Which command is used for removing/deleting files in UNIX?

a.

rmdir

b.

rm

c.

del

d.

mv

Discuss
Answer: (b).rm
Q177.
What if the destination file specified in mv command already exists ?

a.

it will be deleted

b.

it will not be affected

c.

it will be overwritten

d.

an error will be produced

Discuss
Answer: (c).it will be overwritten
Q178.
Apart from renaming files, mv command can also

a.

move a file

b.

move a group of files

c.

rename a directory

d.

move a group of files and rename a directory

Discuss
Answer: (d).move a group of files and rename a directory
Q179.
The inode number associated with a file is changed after renaming it.

a.

True

b.

False

c.

May be

d.

Can't say

Discuss
Answer: (b).False
Q180.
Which option is used for backing up destination file in mv command?

a.

–b

b.

–f

c.

–v

d.

–i

Discuss
Answer: (a).–b
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