[Solved] In a crontab entry, what does the field order represent? — Ans: Minute, Hour, Day of Month, Month, Day of Week | Linux CLI

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In a crontab entry, what does the field order represent?

AMinute, Hour, Day of Month, Month, Day of Week

BHour, Minute, Month, Day of Week, Day of Month

CDay of Week, Month, Day of Month, Hour, Minute

DMonth, Day of Month, Hour, Minute, Day of Week

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Recall crontab field order
The standard crontab format is: minute, hour, day of month, month, day of week.
Step 2: Match the order with options
Minute, Hour, Day of Month, Month, Day of Week correctly lists the fields in the right order.
Final Answer:
Minute, Hour, Day of Month, Month, Day of Week -> Option A
Quick Check:
Crontab field order = Minute, Hour, Day of Month, Month, Day of Week [OK]

Quick Trick: Remember: Minute first, then Hour, then Day, Month, Week [OK]

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