Bash Scripting - Functions
What will be the output of this script?
func() {
echo "Hi"
return 4
}
func
echo $?What will be the output of this script?
medium📝 Command Output Q4 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Analyze function behavior
The function prints "Hi" using echo, then returns status 4.Step 2: Analyze script output
Calling func prints "Hi". Thenecho $?prints the last return status, which is 4.Final Answer:
Hi 4 -> Option AQuick Check:
Echo output + return status = A [OK]
Quick Trick: Echo prints text; $? shows last return code [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Expecting return value to print automatically
- Confusing order of output
- Assuming return affects echo output
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