What is an inode? What happens to the inode when you move a file within a filesystem?

What will be an ideal response?


An inode is a data structure stored on disk that defines a file’s existence and

is identified by an inode number. When you move (mv) a file within a file-
system, you change the filename portion of the directory entry associated

with the inode that describes the file.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Outline the ways to treat two separate curves.

What will be an ideal response?

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When an object is selected, it is surrounded by ________, which allow you to change the size of the object

A) rotation handles B) move pointers C) dragging handles D) sizing handles

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Gradients that you create can be saved with a name of your choice.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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