XK0-006 System Management Practice Question
A user wants to create a symbolic link to a file named 'original' in their home directory. Which command creates a symbolic link named 'link'?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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ln -s original link
ln -s creates a symbolic link; order is target (existing file) then link name.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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ln original link
Why it's wrong here
Without -s creates a hard link, not symbolic.
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ln -s original link
Why this is correct
Correct: -s for symbolic, original is target, link is name.
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ln -s link original
Why it's wrong here
Order reversed: would create link pointing to link, not original.
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symlink original link
Why it's wrong here
There is no symlink command; ln -s is used.
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File Permissions and Ownership
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.
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.
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