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LFCS · Question #116

LFCS Question #116: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B: ~/.bashrc. The ~/.bashrc and ~/.bash_profile files are standard Bash startup scripts that customize shell behavior.

Submitted by khalil_dz· Apr 18, 2026Essential Commands

Question

Which of the following files, when existing, affect the behavior of the Bash shell? (Choose TWO correct answers.)

Options

  • A~/.bashconf
  • B~/.bashrc
  • C~/.bashdefaults
  • D~/.bash_etc
  • E~/.bash_profile

Explanation

The ~/.bashrc and ~/.bash_profile files are standard Bash startup scripts that customize shell behavior.

Common mistakes.

  • A. ~/.bashconf is not a standard or recognized Bash shell configuration file.
  • C. ~/.bashdefaults is not a standard or recognized Bash shell configuration file.
  • D. ~/.bash_etc is not a standard or recognized Bash shell configuration file.

Concept tested. Bash startup files (.bashrc, .bash_profile)

Reference. https://man7.org/linux/man-pages/man1/bash.1.html

Topics

#Bash#Shell Configuration#~/.bashrc#~/.bash_profile

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