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Question 118

What is the difference between the commands test -e path and test -f path?

They are equivalent options with the same behavior.

The -f option tests for a regular file. The -e option tests for an empty file.

Both options check the existence of the path. The -f option also confirms that it is a regular file.

The -f option tests for a regular file. The -e option tests for an executable file.

Correct Answer: C

The test -e path command checks if the path exists, regardless of the type of file. The test -f path command checks if the path exists and is a regular file. Therefore, the -f option has an additional requirement compared to the -e option.

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BorbzOption: C

-e FILE FILE exists -f FILE FILE exists and is a regular file Answer is correct.