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What will happen if you run this script without execute permission?

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Bash Scripting - Basics
What will happen if you run this script without execute permission?
#!/bin/bash
echo "Test"
AScript outputs nothing
BPermission denied error
CScript deletes itself
DScript runs normally
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand execute permission requirement

    Bash scripts need execute permission to run; without it, the system denies execution.

  2. Step 2: Identify the error message

    Running a script without execute permission results in a "Permission denied" error.

  3. Final Answer:

    Permission denied error -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    Missing execute permission = Permission denied [OK]
Quick Trick: Scripts need execute permission or get permission denied [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Expecting script to run anyway
  • Thinking script deletes itself
  • Expecting silent failure

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