[Solved] Identify the problem in this script:#!/bin/bash if [ $num -gt 10 ]; then echo "Big" else echo "Small" fi | Bash Scripting

Bash Scripting - Conditionals

Identify the problem in this script:

#!/bin/bash
if [ $num -gt 10 ]; then
  echo "Big"
else
  echo "Small"
fi

AVariable $num is not quoted, may cause errors if empty

BMissing then keyword

CWrong comparison operator

Dfi is missing

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check variable usage in condition
Variable $num is unquoted. If empty, test fails with error.
Step 2: Verify other syntax parts
then and fi are present and operator -gt is correct.
Final Answer:
Variable $num is not quoted, may cause errors if empty -> Option A
Quick Check:
Quote variables in tests to avoid errors = C [OK]

Quick Trick: Always quote variables in conditions [OK]

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