Linux CLI - File and Directory Operations
Which command will create three empty files named
a.txt, b.txt, and c.txt in one line using a single touch command?Which command will create three empty files named a.txt, b.txt, and c.txt in one line using a single touch command?
easy📝 Conceptual Q2 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify correct syntax for multiple files with touch
The touch command accepts multiple filenames separated by spaces to create or update them in one command.Step 2: Evaluate options
touch a.txt b.txt c.txt uses spaces correctly. touch a.txt; touch b.txt; touch c.txt uses multiple commands. touch a.txt,b.txt,c.txt uses commas which is invalid. touch -n a.txt b.txt c.txt uses a non-existent -n option.Final Answer:
touch a.txt b.txt c.txt -> Option BQuick Check:
touch multiple files space-separated = A [OK]
Quick Trick: Use spaces to list multiple files with touch [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Using commas instead of spaces
- Trying unsupported options like -n
- Running multiple touch commands instead of one
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