010-160 Finding Your Way ON A Linux System Practice Question
What is the purpose of the '..' notation in a file path?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Parent directory
.. refers to the parent directory of the current directory.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Parent directory
Why this is correct
.. references the directory above the current one.
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Current directory
Why it's wrong here
. refers to the current directory.
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Root directory
Why it's wrong here
/ refers to the root.
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Home directory
Why it's wrong here
~ refers to the home directory.
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