Q. When the following command $ mv file1 file2 is executed which file inode is released?

  • (A) file1
  • (B) file2
  • (C) a new inode is used
  • (D) no inodes are released
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✅ Correct Answer: (B) file2
Explanation: Renaming a file in Linux releases the inode number to be reused, in this case the inode of “file2” will be released.

Published by Virat Bhati ⭐ 7.23K Points at 15-Sep-2022 05:36 am in Linux

Explanation by: Virat Bhati
Renaming a file in Linux releases the inode number to be reused, in this case the inode of “file2” will be released.

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