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Which command correctly prompts the user with Enter username: and stores the input in a variable called username?

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Bash Scripting - User Input
Which command correctly prompts the user with Enter username: and stores the input in a variable called username?
Aread username "Enter username:"
Bread -p "Enter username: " username
Cread username -p "Enter username:"
Dread -input username "Enter username:"
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand read syntax

    The read command uses the -p option to display a prompt before reading input.

  2. Step 2: Identify correct usage

    The prompt string must immediately follow -p in quotes, then the variable name.

  3. Final Answer:

    read -p "Enter username: " username -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    Prompt with -p then variable [OK]
Quick Trick: Use -p "prompt" before variable name in read command [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Placing variable before -p option
  • Using incorrect option like -input
  • Not quoting the prompt string

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