Linux CLI - File and Directory Operations
Which of the following is the correct syntax to move a file named
data.csv to a directory backup?Which of the following is the correct syntax to move a file named data.csv to a directory backup?
easy📝 Syntax Q3 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand mv syntax for moving files
The syntax ismv source destination. To move a file into a directory, destination must be the directory path.Step 2: Check options
mv data.csv backup/ correctly movesdata.csvintobackup/directory.Final Answer:
mv data.csv backup/ -> Option BQuick Check:
mv source directory/ moves file inside directory [OK]
Quick Trick: Use mv source destination_dir/ to move files [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Reversing source and destination
- Using > which is redirection, not move
- Adding invalid flags like -backup
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