When using a shell program, command arguments are
A) Debates between users on which command to use
B) Data provided to a command to use as input
C) Single letters of full words that modify the behavior of the command in a pre-determined way
D) Debates among system administrators on which commands to use

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Command arguments are data provided to a command to use as input. They can be files, strings, or options that modify the command's behavior.

Answer: C 
 Command arguments can also be single letters or full words that modify the behavior of the command in a pre-determined way. These are called options or flags and are often preceded by a dash (-) or double dash (--).

When Using a Shell Program, Command Arguments Are