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Which of the following is the correct syntax to copy file1.txt to file2.txt?

easy📝 Syntax Q3 of 15
Linux CLI - File and Directory Operations
Which of the following is the correct syntax to copy file1.txt to file2.txt?
Acp file1.txt/
Bcp file2.txt file1.txt
Ccp -r file1.txt file2.txt
Dcp file1.txt file2.txt
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand basic cp syntax

    The syntax is cp source destination. So copying file1.txt to file2.txt is cp file1.txt file2.txt.

  2. Step 2: Check other options

    cp file2.txt file1.txt reverses source and destination. -r is for directories, not files. Ending with slash is invalid here.

  3. Final Answer:

    cp file1.txt file2.txt -> Option D

  4. Quick Check:

    Basic copy syntax = cp source destination [OK]
Quick Trick: cp source destination copies files [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Swapping source and destination
  • Using -r for files
  • Adding trailing slash to files

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