Which of the following is true when using the mv command to move a file to a new location on the same filesystem?
A) It is not recommended because the filesystem could be corrupted
B) It is slow because the data has to be read and written
C) It is not recommended, and the cp command should be used instead It is not recommended, and the cp command should be used instead
D) It is very fast because only the directory entry needs updating

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When using the mv command to move a file to a new location on the same filesystem, only the directory entry needs to be updated which is a very fast process. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Which of the Following Is True When Using the Mv