Multiple choice

The first thing that is searched when a command references a file is its

  1. I - node

  2. Inode number

  3. Permission string

  4. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

When referencing a file, the system first looks up the inode number through the directory entry. The inode contains all metadata about the file (permissions, size, location on disk). Permission string and other details come from examining the inode.

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