CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI (LX0-103) — Question 44

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

Answer options

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

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as creating a hard link increases the link count of the original file. The file size, modify timestamp, inode number, and permissions remain unchanged when a hard link is created.