Which of the Following Pieces of Information of an Existing

question 187

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pieces of information of an existing file is changed when a hard link pointing to that file is created?

• A) File size
• B) Modify timestamp
• C) Link count
• D) Inode number
• E) Permissions

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Definitions:

Adverse Selection

A situation where asymmetrical information leads to transactions between parties where the high-risk party is more likely to participate than the low-risk party.

Moral Hazard

A situation in economic theory where one party takes more risks because they know another party bears the cost of those risks.

Product Failure

A situation in which a product does not meet the expectations of consumers or fails to perform as intended, leading to its commercial failure.

Antilock Brakes

A safety system in vehicles that prevents the wheels from locking up and ensures the driver maintains steering control during an emergency braking situation.