In Linux, file visibility is determined by naming conventions, impacting how files are listed or accessed in the file system.
Why D is correct:"Dotfiles" are files or directories with names starting with a dot (e.g., .bashrc), making them hidden by default in directory listings (e.g., ls requires -a to show them). They are commonly used for user configuration, as per CNSP’s Linux security overview.
Why other options are incorrect:
A:Library files (e.g., in /lib) aren’t inherently hidden.
B:Driver files (e.g., kernel modules in /lib/modules) aren’t dotfiles by convention.
C:System files may or may not be hidden; "dotfiles" specifically denotes hidden status.
References:CNSP "Linux File System Security" (Section on File Types) defines dotfiles as hidden configuration files.
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