You want to create an alias cleanup that runs rm -rf ~/temp/* but want to be asked before deleting. Which alias is correct?

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Linux CLI - Environment and Configuration

You want to create an alias cleanup that runs rm -rf ~/temp/* but want to be asked before deleting. Which alias is correct?

Aalias cleanup='rm -i ~/temp/'

Balias cleanup='rm -rf ~/temp/*'

Calias cleanup='rm -r ~/temp/*'

Dalias cleanup='rm -ri ~/temp/*'

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand rm options
-r is recursive, -f is force (no prompt), -i is interactive (prompt).
Step 2: Choose alias with prompt
Only alias cleanup='rm -ri ~/temp/*' uses -ri to prompt before deleting recursively.
Final Answer:
alias cleanup='rm -ri ~/temp/*' -> Option D
Quick Check:
Use -i for prompt before delete [OK]

Quick Trick: Use -i with rm to confirm deletions [OK]

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