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What will be the result of running mv file.txt file.txt in a Linux terminal?

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Linux CLI - File and Directory Operations
What will be the result of running mv file.txt file.txt in a Linux terminal?
AThe file is deleted.
BThe file is moved to the current directory.
CAn error message is shown.
DThe file is renamed to itself with no change.
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand mv behavior when source and destination are same

    If source and destination names are identical, mv does nothing but succeeds silently.

  2. Step 2: Apply to given command

    Running mv file.txt file.txt leaves the file unchanged.

  3. Final Answer:

    The file is renamed to itself with no change. -> Option D

  4. Quick Check:

    mv same source and dest = no change [OK]
Quick Trick: mv same source and destination does nothing [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Expecting error on same name
  • Thinking file is deleted
  • Confusing move with copy

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