Which command will list the files on a remote share?

• A. ls \\servername\share
• B. dir \\servername\share
• C. list \\servername\share
• D. show \\servername\share

Answer: (B)

The command that effectively lists the files on a remote share is "dir \servername\share." This command is used in the Windows command-line interface to display a list of files and directories in the specified location. When you provide the path to a network share using this command format, it queries the remote server for its contents and prints them to the screen.

Using "dir" is appropriate here because it is the standard command for listing directory contents in DOS, Windows, and compatible operating systems. It allows users to see not only the names of the files but also additional details like file sizes and creation dates depending on the options specified.

Other options, while they seem plausible, are not correct. "ls" is a command used in Unix/Linux systems for listing directory contents, not typically used for Windows shares. "list" and "show" are not recognized commands in command-line interfaces for listing files and directories. Thus, the choice of "dir" aligns perfectly with the requirements for accessing and displaying files from a remote share in a Windows environment.