010-160 Finding Your Way ON A Linux System Practice Question
Which THREE of the following commands are used for viewing file metadata or status?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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ls -l
ls, stat, and file all provide information about files.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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ls -l
Why this is correct
Shows permissions and owner.
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stat
Why this is correct
Shows detailed inode info.
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file
Why this is correct
Identifies file type.
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cat
Why it's wrong here
Shows content.
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cd
Why it's wrong here
Navigation.
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