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Linux & Shell Scripting
Q13 / 100
What is the purpose of an environment variable like "$PATH"?
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The correct answer is B) It contains a list of directories that the shell searches when looking for executable commands
B
Correct Answer
It contains a list of directories that the shell searches when looking for executable commands
Explanation
When you type a command, the shell searches each directory listed in $PATH (in order) for an executable with that name.
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