Bash Scripting - File Operations in Scripts
Which of the following commands correctly appends the string "Farewell" to a file named
goodbye.txt?Which of the following commands correctly appends the string "Farewell" to a file named goodbye.txt?
easy🧠 Conceptual Q2 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify append syntax
Appending text to a file uses>>to add without overwriting.Step 2: Analyze options
echo "Farewell" >> goodbye.txt uses>>correctly; B overwrites; C and D are invalid for appending.Final Answer:
echo "Farewell" >> goodbye.txt -> Option BQuick Check:
Append uses double greater than [OK]
Quick Trick: Use >> to append text to files [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Using single > which overwrites file
- Using < which is input redirection
- Using pipe incorrectly to redirect output
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