Which directory is commonly used as the mount point for removable media such as USB drives on many Linux systems?

• A. /var
• B. /media
• C. /mnt
• D. /opt

Answer: (B)

Mount points follow the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard, and removable media are typically attached under /media. This directory is designated for hot-plugged devices like USB drives, with many systems creating paths such as /media/youruser/DEVICE_LABEL to reflect the user and the device. In practice, desktop environments auto-mount USB drives into this area for easy access. /mnt is still used for temporary or manual mounts during maintenance, but it isn’t the standard location for removable media by default. /var is for variable data like logs and caches, and /opt is for optional software installations, so they aren’t intended mount points for removable devices. Hence, /media is the conventional choice for removable media.