What is the running directory in switch operations?

• A. The root system
• B. The directory where image, configuration, and boot files are loaded into RAM
• C. The home directory
• D. The temporary directory

Answer: (B)

Running directory is the set of files the switch uses while it’s operating, stored in memory. When the device boots, it loads the operating system image, the current configuration, and the boot-related files into RAM. That in-memory collection is the running directory, and the switch executes from it during normal operation. This is separate from persistent storage (like flash or NVRAM) where the image and startup configuration are kept for use after a reboot. The other locations, such as a home directory or a temporary directory, aren’t the environments the switch uses for its active operation.