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Which compression method does the -z option enable when creating or extracting archives with tar?

easy📝 Conceptual Q1 of 15
Linux CLI - Archiving and Compression
Which compression method does the -z option enable when creating or extracting archives with tar?
Axz compression
Bbzip2 compression
Cgzip compression
Dno compression, just archiving
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Identify the -z flag purpose

    The -z option in tar invokes gzip compression.

  2. Step 2: Understand alternatives

    -j is for bzip2, -J is for xz compression.

  3. Final Answer:

    gzip compression -> Option C

  4. Quick Check:

    -z means gzip compression [OK]
Quick Trick: Remember: -z = gzip, -j = bzip2, -J = xz [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing -z with -j or -J
  • Assuming -z means no compression

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