LPIC-1 Exam 101 (Linux Administrator) — Question 46

Which variable defines the directories in which a Bash shell searches for executable commands?

Answer options

• A. BASHEXEC
• B. BASHRC
• C. PATH
• D. EXECPATH
• E. PATHRC

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, PATH, as it specifically contains a list of directories that the shell searches for executable files. Options A, B, D, and E do not define this search path and are not relevant to the functionality of the Bash shell in locating executable commands.