[Solved] You run touch file1.txt file2.txt but only file1.txt is created. What is the likely cause? — Ans: You have write permission only in the directory for file1.txt | Linux CLI

Linux CLI - File and Directory Operations

You run touch file1.txt file2.txt but only file1.txt is created. What is the likely cause?

AYou used wrong syntax with commas

Btouch command only creates one file at a time

Cfile2.txt already exists and cannot be updated

DYou have write permission only in the directory for file1.txt

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze permission impact on touch
touch requires write permission in the directory to create files. If permission is missing for file2.txt location, it won't create it.
Step 2: Evaluate other options
touch can create multiple files at once (B is wrong). Existing files can be updated (C wrong). No commas used in the command (A wrong).
Final Answer:
You have write permission only in the directory for file1.txt -> Option D
Quick Check:
Permission limits file creation = D [OK]

Quick Trick: Check directory write permissions if some files not created [OK]

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