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Which command is used to count just the number of characters in a file?

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Correct Answer: Option B
In Unix, the wc command is used to count words, lines, and characters in a file. The -c option specifically instructs wc to count just the number of characters in the file.
So, wc -c is the correct command to count just the number of characters in a file.
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