XK0-006 System Management Practice Question
A user wants to create a hard link named 'linkfile' to an existing file 'original'. Which command accomplishes this?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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ln original linkfile
The ln command without -s creates a hard link. ln -s creates a symbolic link. cp copies the file; mv moves it.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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mv original linkfile
Why it's wrong here
Renames or moves the file.
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ln -s original linkfile
Why it's wrong here
Creates a symbolic link, not a hard link.
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ln original linkfile
Why this is correct
Correct: ln creates a hard link.
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cp original linkfile
Why it's wrong here
Creates a copy, not a link.
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File Permissions and Ownership
Key term
User
A user is any person, system, or device that interacts with an IT service, resource, or identity system, typically authenticated through credentials and authorized to perform specific actions.
Key term
Symbolic link
A symbolic link is a special file that points to another file or directory, acting as a shortcut that the operating system treats as the original item.
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