010-160 Finding Your Way ON A Linux System Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are valid ways to create a directory?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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install -d
mkdir is the standard command, and install with -d is a less common but valid method.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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touch
Why it's wrong here
touch creates files.
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install -d
Why this is correct
install can create directory structures.
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mkdir
Why this is correct
Standard command.
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ln
Why it's wrong here
ln creates links.
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cp -d
Why it's wrong here
cp -d copies links.
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