Linux Shell 'test' command?

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Linux Shell 'test' command?
What test command should be used in order to test whether /usr/bin is a directory or a symbolic link?
Please reply and give some details.

[gopi_vbboy]

type : man ln

[khmadhu]

use file command..

type in shell

file filename

this will give u whether its a ordinary file or directory or symbolic link