[Solved] What will be the output of this script snippet?file="test.txt" if [ -f "$file" -a ! -r "$file" ]; then echo "File exists but not readable" else echo "Condition not met" fi | Bash Scripting

Bash Scripting - Conditionals

What will be the output of this script snippet?

file="test.txt"
if [ -f "$file" -a ! -r "$file" ]; then
echo "File exists but not readable"
else
echo "Condition not met"
fi

ASyntax error

BFile exists but not readable

CCondition not met

DNo output

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze the condition
Checks if file exists (-f) AND file is NOT readable (! -r). Both must be true.
Step 2: Consider typical file permissions
If file exists and is readable, condition fails. If file doesn't exist, condition fails. So usually condition is false.
Final Answer:
Condition not met -> Option C
Quick Check:
AND with negation means both must be true [OK]

Quick Trick: Check each condition carefully with AND and NOT [OK]

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