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Which keyword is used to execute code when all previous if and elif conditions fail?

easy🧠 Conceptual Q2 of 15
Bash Scripting - Conditionals
Which keyword is used to execute code when all previous if and elif conditions fail?
Aelif
Bthen
Cfi
Delse
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Identify the role of else

    The else block runs when none of the if or elif conditions are true.

  2. Step 2: Differentiate from other keywords

    elif checks another condition, fi ends the block, and then starts the block after condition.

  3. Final Answer:

    else -> Option D

  4. Quick Check:

    Default fallback = D [OK]
Quick Trick: Use else for fallback when no conditions match [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Using elif instead of else for fallback
  • Forgetting else block
  • Misplacing fi keyword

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