Linux CLI - Cron and Scheduling
Which of the following is a valid crontab entry to run a job at 5:00 PM every Friday?
Which of the following is a valid crontab entry to run a job at 5:00 PM every Friday?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify time and day fields
5:00 PM means minute=0, hour=17 (24-hour format). Friday is day of week=5.Step 2: Match fields to options
0 17 * * 5 matches minute=0, hour=17, day of week=5 correctly.Final Answer:
0 17 * * 5 -> Option BQuick Check:
5 PM Friday = 0 17 * * 5 [OK]
Quick Trick: Hour is 24-hour format; Friday is 5 in day of week [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Mixing hour and minute positions
- Using 12-hour format without conversion
- Wrong day of week number
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