You want to copy file1.txt to file2.txt but avoid overwriting if file2.txt exists. Which command fixes this error: cp file1.txt file2.txt?

medium📝 Debug Q7 of 15

Linux CLI - File and Directory Operations

You want to copy file1.txt to file2.txt but avoid overwriting if file2.txt exists. Which command fixes this error: cp file1.txt file2.txt?

Acp -r file1.txt file2.txt

Bcp -i file1.txt file2.txt

Ccp -f file1.txt file2.txt

Dcp -v file1.txt file2.txt

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify option to prevent overwrite
The -i option prompts before overwriting existing files.
Step 2: Check other options
-f forces overwrite, -r is for directories, -v is verbose only.
Final Answer:
cp -i file1.txt file2.txt -> Option B
Quick Check:
Prevent overwrite = use -i [OK]

Quick Trick: Use -i to avoid accidental overwrites [OK]

Common Mistakes:

MISTAKES

Master "File and Directory Operations" in Linux CLI

9 interactive learning modes - each teaches the same concept differently

Want More Practice?

15+ quiz questions · All difficulty levels · Free

More Linux CLI Quizzes