You want to create a script backup.sh that prints "Backup started" and then lists files in the current directory. Which script content is correct?

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You want to create a script backup.sh that prints "Backup started" and then lists files in the current directory. Which script content is correct?

A#!/bin/bash echo "Backup started" ls

Becho "Backup started" ls #!/bin/bash

C#!/bin/bash echo Backup started ls-l

D#!/bin/sh echo "Backup started" list

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check the shebang and commands order
The script must start with #!/bin/bash to run in bash, then commands follow in order.
Step 2: Verify commands and syntax
#!/bin/bash echo "Backup started" ls has correct shebang, echo with quotes, and ls command to list files. Others have wrong order, missing quotes, or invalid commands.
Final Answer:
#!/bin/bash echo "Backup started" ls -> Option A
Quick Check:
Correct script structure = #!/bin/bash echo "Backup started" ls [OK]

Quick Trick: Start script with #!/bin/bash then commands line by line [OK]

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