You want to copy all files ending with .txt from docs to backup directory, showing each file copied. Which command is correct?

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You want to copy all files ending with .txt from docs to backup directory, showing each file copied. Which command is correct?

Acp backup/ docs/*.txt -v

Bcp docs/*.txt -v backup/

Ccp -v docs/*.txt backup/

Dcp -v backup/ docs/*.txt

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand cp command with options
The -v option shows files being copied. It must come before arguments.
Step 2: Check argument order
Source files docs/*.txt come before destination backup/. Option -v is before arguments.
Final Answer:
cp -v docs/*.txt backup/ -> Option C
Quick Check:
Options before source and destination [OK]

Quick Trick: Put options before source and destination paths [OK]

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