Lpi Linux Essentials 010 160 · Free Practice Question Medium
Question 13
Which type of link is used to points to another file like a shortcut in Windows or a Macintosh alias?
- A Hard link
- B Symbolic link
- C Sticky link
- D Smooth link
Reveal correct answer
Correct answer: B
Explanation
OBJ-5.4: A symbolic link, also termed a soft link, is a special kind of file that points to another file, much like a shortcut in Windows or a Macintosh alias. Unlike a hard link, a symbolic link does not contain the data in the target file.Discussion
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