Which statement is true about file links when the original files are moved after linking?

Which statement is true about file links when the original files are moved after linking?

• A. The file links may no longer work
• B. The links automatically update
• C. The links become read-only
• D. The links may still function if moved

Answer: (A)

File links are anchored to the file system location of the target. When the original file is moved after the link is created, the path stored in the link no longer points to where the file actually sits, so the link can’t locate the target and won’t work. Absolute paths make this break especially likely, while relative paths can survive only if the entire folder structure moves together; moving just the original file typically breaks the link. If a link does break, you can use a relink tool or keep linked files in the same folder structure to restore or preserve the connections.

File links are anchored to the file system location of the target. When the original file is moved after the link is created, the path stored in the link no longer points to where the file actually sits, so the link can’t locate the target and won’t work. Absolute paths make this break especially likely, while relative paths can survive only if the entire folder structure moves together; moving just the original file typically breaks the link. If a link does break, you can use a relink tool or keep linked files in the same folder structure to restore or preserve the connections.