Where are binary files for commands like ls and cp located?

Explanation:

The binary (exe) file for common Linux commands such as ls and cp is most likely to be found in the /usr/bin directory. This directory is part of the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard and contains executable files for many user commands. While /bin also contains some binaries, it is generally used for essential system binaries. The /sbin directory is reserved for system administration binaries, and the /lib directory contains libraries essential for the binaries in /bin and /sbin, but not the actual executable files themselves.