You want to delete all files with extension .tmp inside /var/logs and its subdirectories safely. Which command is best?

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Linux CLI - File and Directory Operations

You want to delete all files with extension .tmp inside /var/logs and its subdirectories safely. Which command is best?

Afind /var/logs -type f -name '*.tmp' -exec rm -i {} +

Brm -i /var/logs/*.tmp

Crm -rf /var/logs/*.tmp

Drm -r /var/logs/*.tmp

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the need to delete recursively and safely
Files may be in subdirectories, so recursive search is needed, and safe deletion means prompting. Analyze options: find /var/logs -type f -name '*.tmp' -exec rm -i {} + uses find to locate all .tmp files recursively and deletes them interactively.
Final Answer:
find /var/logs -type f -name '*.tmp' -exec rm -i {} + -> Option A
Quick Check:
Use find with rm -i for safe recursive deletion [OK]

Quick Trick: Use find with rm -i for safe recursive deletes [OK]

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