Question

Which of the following cryptic symbols are used in relative pathname?

(a) ( . )

(b) ( . . )

(c) $

(d) ( . ) and ( . . )

I got this question during an online exam.

This key question is from Absolute and Relative Pathnames topic in section The File System of Unix

Answer 1

The correct choice is (d) ( . ) and ( . . )

The explanation: Relative pathname uses two cryptic symbols which are ( . ) and ( . . )

(.)  a single dot represent the current directory.

( . . ) two dots represent the parent directory.