What will be the output of the command find /tmp -type d -name "test" if there is a directory named test inside /tmp?

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Linux CLI - Searching and Finding

What will be the output of the command find /tmp -type d -name "test" if there is a directory named test inside /tmp?

AIt will list the full path of the directory named test inside /tmp

BIt will list all files named test inside /tmp

CIt will delete the directory named test inside /tmp

DIt will show an error because of incorrect syntax

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the command options
/tmp is the search path, -type d means only directories, -name "test" looks for name 'test'.
Step 2: Predict output
The command will print the full path of any directory named 'test' inside /tmp and its subfolders.
Final Answer:
It will list the full path of the directory named test inside /tmp -> Option A
Quick Check:
find with -type d lists directories [OK]

Quick Trick: -type d means directories only [OK]

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