What Is the Difference Between the Commands Test -E Path

question 51

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between the commands test -e path and test -f path?

• A) They are equivalent options with the same behaviour.
• B) The -f option tests for a regular file.  The -e option tests for an empty file.
• C) Both options check the existence of the path.  The -f option also confirms that it is a regular file.
• D) The -f option tests for a regular file.  The -e option tests for an executable file.

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