What is the following syntax used for? command file1 2file2
A)Send command's standard output to file1,and its standard error to file2
B)Send command's standard error to file1, and its standard output to file2
C)Send command's standard error to file1, and its standard input to file2
D)Send command's standard input to file1,and its standard output to file2

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What is the following syntax used for? command >file1 2>file2
A)Send command's standard output to file1,and its standard error to file2
B)Send command's standard error to file1, and its standard output to file2
C)Send command's standard error to file1, and its standard input to file2
D)Send command's standard input to file1,and its standard output to file2

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The syntax directs the standard output of a command to "file1" using ">" and directs the standard error to "file2" using "2>".

What Is the Following Syntax Used For? Command >File1 2>file2