What will be the output of the command ls -l /tmp if the /tmp directory contains two files named file1.txt and file2.log?

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Linux CLI - Navigating the File System

What will be the output of the command ls -l /tmp if the /tmp directory contains two files named file1.txt and file2.log?

Afile1.txt file2.log

BDetailed list showing permissions, owner, size, and date for file1.txt and file2.log

COnly hidden files in /tmp

DAn error saying /tmp does not exist

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand -l option with ls
The -l option shows a detailed list including permissions, owner, size, and modification date.
Step 2: Apply to /tmp directory contents
Since /tmp has two files, the command will show detailed info lines for both files.
Final Answer:
Detailed list showing permissions, owner, size, and date for file1.txt and file2.log -> Option B
Quick Check:
ls -l = detailed list [OK]

Quick Trick: -l means long detailed listing [OK]

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