Multiple choice linux

Linux allows filenames up to what number of characters?

  1. 8

  2. 11

  3. 256

  4. 512

  5. Unlimited

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Most modern Linux filesystems (like ext4) support filenames up to 255 or 256 characters. This is a significant improvement over older systems like DOS (8.3 format). Option 3802 (256) is the standard limit for the length of a single filename component.