You want to create a script that adds a user with a home directory and then deletes the user along with all their files. Which commands should you use in order?

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Linux CLI - Users and Groups

Auseradd -m username; userdel -r username

Buseradd username; userdel username

Cuserdel -r username; useradd -m username

Duserdel username; useradd username

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Add user with home directory
Use useradd -m username to create the user and their home folder.
Step 2: Delete user and all files
Use userdel -r username to remove the user and their home directory and files.
Final Answer:
useradd -m username; userdel -r username -> Option A
Quick Check:
Add with -m, delete with -r for files [OK]

Quick Trick: Add with -m, delete with -r to remove files [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Deleting before adding user
Forgetting -m when adding user
Forgetting -r when deleting user

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You want to create a script that adds a user with a home directory and then deletes the user along with all their files. Which commands should you use in order?

Step 1: Add user with home directory

Step 2: Delete user and all files

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