When using diff to compare two files, what happens if both files have duplicate lines that differ? How does diff handle these duplicates?

hard📝 Conceptual Q10 of 15

Linux CLI - Viewing and Editing Files

When using diff to compare two files, what happens if both files have duplicate lines that differ? How does diff handle these duplicates?

Adiff stops comparing after the first duplicate difference

Bdiff ignores duplicate lines and only shows unique differences

Cdiff merges duplicate lines and shows only one difference

Ddiff compares each line in order and shows all differences including duplicates

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand diff line-by-line comparison
diff compares files line by line in order, including duplicates.
Step 2: Identify handling of duplicates
It shows all differences, even if lines are duplicated, without merging or ignoring.
Final Answer:
diff compares each line in order and shows all differences including duplicates -> Option D
Quick Check:
diff shows all line differences, duplicates included [OK]

Quick Trick: diff compares files line by line, showing all differences [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Master "Viewing and Editing Files" in Linux CLI

9 interactive learning modes - each teaches the same concept differently

Want More Practice?

15+ quiz questions · All difficulty levels · Free

More Linux CLI Quizzes