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Which of the following is the correct syntax to silently read a password with a prompt in bash?

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Bash Scripting - User Input
Which of the following is the correct syntax to silently read a password with a prompt in bash?
Aread -p "Enter password:" password -s
Bread password -p -s "Enter password:"
Cread -s -p "Enter password:" password
Dread password -s -p "Enter password:"
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Recall correct option order for read

    The options -s and -p must come before the variable name.

  2. Step 2: Check each option's position

    read -s -p "Enter password:" password correctly places -s and -p before the variable password.

  3. Final Answer:

    read -s -p "Enter password:" password -> Option C

  4. Quick Check:

    Options before variable = correct syntax [OK]
Quick Trick: Options (-s, -p) always come before variable name [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Placing options after variable name
  • Mixing order of -s and -p incorrectly
  • Using -p without quotes for prompt

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