Which of the following does the make install command do when installing an application from source code?
  1. It copies the binary executable and other files to the appropriate directories in the file system.
  2. It compiles the source code into a binary executable.
  3. It checks the local system to verify that the necessary components are available.
  4. It verifies that the installation files have not been corrupted or tampered with.
Explanation
Answer - A - The install command copies the binary executable and other files to the appropriate directories in the file system.

Key Takeaway: The make install command will install the binaries and any supporting files into the appropriate locations. You can specify the destination where the files need to be installed by using the command make install DESTDIR=<Destination Directory>.
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