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Which of the following is the correct syntax to display disk usage in human-readable format for the directory /home/user?

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Linux CLI - Disk and Storage
Which of the following is the correct syntax to display disk usage in human-readable format for the directory /home/user?
Adu -h /home/user
Bdu /home/user -s
Cdu -c /home/user
Ddu -a /home/user
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Identify human-readable option

    The -h option formats sizes in KB, MB, GB for easy reading.

  2. Step 2: Check syntax correctness

    du -h /home/user correctly applies -h before the directory path.

  3. Final Answer:

    du -h /home/user -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Human-readable size = -h option [OK]
Quick Trick: Place options before directory path for correct syntax [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Placing options after directory
  • Using wrong option for human-readable

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