Linux CLI - File and Directory Operations
Which of the following is the correct syntax to remove a file named
example.txt?Which of the following is the correct syntax to remove a file named example.txt?
easy📝 Syntax Q12 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify basic rm syntax
The basic command to remove a single file isrm filename. Here,rm example.txtremoves the file named example.txt.Step 2: Understand option usage
-ris for directories,-iasks for confirmation, and-fforces removal but needs a filename. rm example.txt is simplest and correct for a single file.Final Answer:
rm example.txt -> Option CQuick Check:
Basic rm syntax = rm filename [OK]
Quick Trick: Use rm filename to delete one file simply [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Using -r for files instead of directories
- Forgetting to specify filename
- Using -f without filename
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