[Solved] What does the ls -a command show when run in a directory? — Ans: All files including hidden files starting with a dot | Linux CLI

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What does the ls -a command show when run in a directory?

AFiles sorted by size

BOnly files modified today

CAll files including hidden files starting with a dot

DOnly directories inside the current directory

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the -a option in ls
The -a option tells ls to show all files, including hidden ones that start with a dot.
Step 2: Compare with other options
Other options like sorting by size or filtering by modification date are not done by -a.
Final Answer:
All files including hidden files starting with a dot -> Option C
Quick Check:
ls -a = Show all files [OK]

Quick Trick: Use -a to see hidden files starting with dot [OK]

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