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Which of the following is the correct syntax to copy a file named data.txt from local to remote using scp?

easy📝 Syntax Q3 of 15
Linux CLI - Networking Commands
Which of the following is the correct syntax to copy a file named data.txt from local to remote using scp?
Ascp user@remote:/path/ data.txt
Bscp user@remote:data.txt /path/
Cscp /path/data.txt user@remote:
Dscp data.txt user@remote:/path/
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand scp syntax for local to remote

    scp source_file user@remote:destination_path copies local file to remote.

  2. Step 2: Match syntax with options

    scp data.txt user@remote:/path/ matches local file to remote path syntax correctly.

  3. Final Answer:

    scp data.txt user@remote:/path/ -> Option D

  4. Quick Check:

    Local to remote scp = scp source user@remote:path [OK]
Quick Trick: scp localfile user@host:/remote/path [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Reversing source and destination
  • Omitting user@remote
  • Using wrong path order

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