What will this script print?

medium📝 Command Output Q5 of 15

Bash Scripting - Loops

while :; do
  echo "Hello"
  break
  echo "World"
done

AHello World

BHello

CWorld

DNo output

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand loop and break
Loop runs infinitely but 'break' exits immediately after printing 'Hello'.
Step 2: Check commands after break
Commands after break are not executed, so 'World' is not printed.
Final Answer:
Hello -> Option B
Quick Check:
Break stops loop before 'World' prints [OK]

Quick Trick: Break exits loop immediately, skipping following commands [OK]

Common Mistakes:

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