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What command is used to count the number of files in the current directory by using pipes ?

Correct answer: C. ls | wc - l

  • A. ls | ws - c
  • B. ls | wc - w
  • C. ls | wc - l
  • D. ls | wc

Explanation

`ls` produces one directory entry per line in its normal output, and `wc -l` counts those lines. This counts displayed entries rather than strictly all files, since hidden entries are omitted and subdirectories are counted as entries.

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