Describe block special files used in Linux.

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Block special files are used to manage random access devices that involve handling blocks of data, including DVD/CD-ROM drives, hard disk drives, tape drives, and other storage devices.

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Which of the following methods of responding to an e-mail message will automatically send the original attachments along with the response?

A) reply all B) reply C) forward D) all of the above

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The advantage of using a macro such as #define SQUARE(x) x * x is that since the data type of the argument is not specified, the macro can be used with any data type argument.

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

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When assigned to a cell, the _____ function returns a number that corresponds to the system date and time beginning with December 31, 1899.

A. SYSDATE B. NOW C. DATETIME D. CURRENT

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____________________ is the Regional Internet Registry (RIR) that supports North America.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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