[Solved] What happens if you use the read command without specifying a variable name? - Ans: It reads input and stores it in the default variable REPLY. | Bash Scripting

Bash Scripting - User Input

What happens if you use the read command without specifying a variable name?

AIt causes a syntax error and stops the script.

BIt reads input and stores it in the default variable <code>REPLY</code>.

CIt reads input but discards it immediately.

DIt waits for input but does not store it anywhere.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand default behavior of read
When no variable is given, read stores input in REPLY.
Step 2: Confirm no error occurs
Since read defaults to REPLY, no syntax error happens.
Final Answer:
It reads input and stores it in the default variable REPLY. -> Option B
Quick Check:
Default variable = REPLY [OK]

Quick Trick: No variable? Input goes to REPLY by default [OK]

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