[Solved] Given this directory structure:project/ ├── file1.txt ├── folderA/ │ └── file2.txt └── folderB/ └── file3.txtWhat happens after running rm -r project/folderA? | Linux CLI

Linux CLI - File and Directory Operations

Given this directory structure:

project/
├── file1.txt
├── folderA/
│   └── file2.txt
└── folderB/
    └── file3.txt

What happens after running rm -r project/folderA?

AfolderA and file2.txt are deleted, other files remain.

BOnly file2.txt is deleted, folderA remains.

CEntire project folder is deleted.

DCommand fails with an error.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify target folder
The command targets project/folderA, so only that folder and its contents are affected.
Step 2: Understand recursive deletion
Using -r deletes folderA and everything inside it, including file2.txt, but leaves other folders and files intact.
Final Answer:
folderA and file2.txt are deleted, other files remain. -> Option A
Quick Check:
rm -r deletes target folder and contents only = B [OK]

Quick Trick: rm -r deletes only specified folder and contents, not siblings [OK]

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