In Bourne shell, which file sets the Unix environment for the user when the logs into his HOME directory ?
Correct answer: B. .profile
- A. .exrc
- B. .profile
- C. lastlogin
- D. .mbox
Explanation
The Bourne shell reads `.profile` when a user logs in, allowing environment variables and startup settings to be established. `.exrc` is associated with editor configuration rather than the shell environment.
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