[Solved] What will be the output of the following commands?touch file1.txt file2.txt ls -l file1.txt file2.txt | Linux CLI

Linux CLI - File and Directory Operations

What will be the output of the following commands?

touch file1.txt file2.txt
ls -l file1.txt file2.txt

ACreates only file1.txt and ignores file2.txt

BShows an error because multiple files cannot be created with touch

CDeletes file1.txt and file2.txt

DLists details of file1.txt and file2.txt, both created as empty files

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand touch with multiple files
The touch command can create multiple files at once by listing them separated by spaces.
Step 2: Check ls -l output
The ls -l command lists detailed info of the files, showing their size (0 bytes if empty) and timestamps.
Final Answer:
Lists details of file1.txt and file2.txt, both created as empty files -> Option D
Quick Check:
touch multiple files = creates all listed [OK]

Quick Trick: touch can create many files at once by listing them [OK]

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