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What is the output of this bash command?

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Bash Scripting - Quoting and Expansion
What is the output of this bash command?
echo This\ is\ a\ test
AThis is a\ test
BThis\ is\ a\ test
CThis is a test\
DThis is a test
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand backslash escaping spaces

    Backslash before space escapes it, so spaces are preserved literally.

  2. Step 2: Interpret the command output

    All backslashes remove special meaning of spaces, so output is 'This is a test' with spaces.

  3. Final Answer:

    This is a test -> Option D

  4. Quick Check:

    Backslash escapes spaces = C [OK]
Quick Trick: Backslash before space keeps space literal [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Printing backslash literally
  • Missing spaces
  • Confusing escaped spaces with escaped letters

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