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Explanation: The find command is used to locate files. / is the root directory, so searching from / will search the
entire directory tree. The -name <filename> enables you to search for a file named <filename>. The ampersand
character (&) is used to return control of the shell returning you to the command prompt,
without have to wait for the command to execute.
Reference: http://www.oreillynet.com/linux/cmd/f/find.html
Incorrect Answers
B: With no ampersand (&) following the command, you will not be able to run other commands until the find
command has completed its search.
C: The bg command is used to run a suspended job in the background if job control is enabled. However, the
program or command would have to started and then suspended for this to work.
D: The ampersand (&) must follow the command, not precede it.