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Which statement correctly defines a shell script file?

easy🧠 Conceptual Q2 of 15
Bash Scripting - Basics
Which statement correctly defines a shell script file?
AA compiled program written in C language
BA binary executable file for the shell
CA configuration file for shell environment variables
DA text file containing shell commands executed sequentially
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Define shell script file

    A shell script file is a plain text file with shell commands.

  2. Step 2: Eliminate incorrect options

    It is not a binary, config file, or compiled program.

  3. Final Answer:

    A text file containing shell commands executed sequentially -> Option D

  4. Quick Check:

    Shell scripts are text files with commands [OK]
Quick Trick: Shell scripts are plain text command files [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing shell scripts with binary executables
  • Thinking shell scripts are only config files
  • Assuming shell scripts are compiled programs

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