Bash Scripting - Arrays
Which of the following is the correct syntax to print the third element of an array
colors in Bash?Which of the following is the correct syntax to print the third element of an array colors in Bash?
easy📝 Syntax Q12 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify correct index for third element
Since indexing starts at 0, the third element is at index 2.Step 2: Use proper Bash array syntax
The correct syntax is${array_name[index]}. So,${colors[2]}is correct.Final Answer:
echo ${colors[2]} -> Option CQuick Check:
Third element = ${colors[2]} [OK]
Quick Trick: Use zero-based index and ${array[index]} syntax [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Using parentheses instead of brackets
- Using 1-based index (3 instead of 2)
- Missing ${} around array access
- Printing array name as string
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