$cp,$ a common file$/$directory$-$related command issued at the command line, accomplishes what action?

a$)$ uses a specified source file whose contents that should be displayed in the console window

b$)$ uses a specified source file or directory that's location should be changed to the specified target location or directory

c$)$ uses a specified source file or directory that should be cloned exactly and the cloned version be placed in a specified target file or directory

d$)$ uses a specified source file or directory that will be deleted from the file system