LPIC-1 Exam 101 v5 (Linux Administrator) — Question 68

Which of the following properties of an existing file changes when a hard link pointing to that file is created?

Answer options

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

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The creation of a hard link increases the link count of the existing file, which is why option B is correct. The file size, modify timestamp, inode number, and permissions remain unchanged when a hard link is created.