[Solved] What does the du command display when run without any options? — Ans: Disk usage of each directory and subdirectory in the current folder | Linux CLI

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What does the du command display when run without any options?

AList of files sorted by size

BDisk usage of each directory and subdirectory in the current folder

CTotal free disk space available on the system

DCurrent working directory path

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the default behavior of du
The du command by default shows disk usage for each directory and subdirectory starting from the current directory.
Step 2: Compare options
The options describing a list of files sorted by size, total free disk space available, or current working directory path are unrelated to du default output.
Final Answer:
Disk usage of each directory and subdirectory in the current folder -> Option B
Quick Check:
Default du output = Disk usage per directory [OK]

Quick Trick: Default du lists sizes per directory recursively [OK]

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