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Which option is used with cut to specify the delimiter character?

easy📝 Conceptual Q2 of 15
Linux CLI - Text Processing
Which option is used with cut to specify the delimiter character?
A-d
B-c
C-f
D-s
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Identify option for delimiter in cut

    The -d option is used to specify the delimiter character for splitting columns.

  2. Step 2: Differentiate from other options

    -f selects fields, -c selects characters, and -s suppresses lines without delimiter.

  3. Final Answer:

    -d -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Delimiter option = -d [OK]
Quick Trick: Use -d to set delimiter for cut command [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Using -f to set delimiter
  • Confusing -c with delimiter option
  • Omitting delimiter when needed

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