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201-450 Exam - Question 2


Which of the following files will be looked for and used by GNU make, if one of them exists, unless a different file is specified on the command line when trying to compile software from source code? (Choose two.)

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Correct Answer: CD

When using GNU make to compile software from source code, it will by default look for a file named 'makefile' or 'Makefile'. These are the two standard file names recognized by GNU make for the build instructions unless a different file is specified on the command line.

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chiaseedOptions: CD
Jul 12, 2023

Agree with C and D. reference: 3.2 What Name to Give Your Makefile https://www.gnu.org/software/make/manual/make.html#Introduction

milan92stankovicOptions: CD
Jan 18, 2021

C, D - 100%

debloidOptions: CD
Jul 16, 2024

C and D. Makefile and makefile