[Solved] Consider this script snippet:if [ -x ./script.sh ]; then echo "Executable"; else echo "Not executable"; fiWhat will it print if script.sh exists but is not executable? | Bash Scripting

Bash Scripting - Conditionals

Consider this script snippet:

if [ -x ./script.sh ]; then echo "Executable"; else echo "Not executable"; fi

What will it print if script.sh exists but is not executable?

AExecutable

BError message

CNot executable

DNo output

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the -x operator
-x checks if the file has execute permission.
Step 2: Evaluate the condition when file exists but is not executable
The condition fails, so the else branch runs, printing "Not executable".
Final Answer:
Not executable -> Option C
Quick Check:
Execute permission missing = "Not executable" [OK]

Quick Trick: Check execute permission with -x before running scripts [OK]

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