[Solved] If you add this line in crontab -e:30 2 * * 1 /home/user/script.shWhen will the script run? — Ans: At 2:30 AM every Monday | Linux CLI

Linux CLI - Cron and Scheduling

If you add this line in crontab -e:
30 2 * * 1 /home/user/script.sh
When will the script run?

AAt 2:30 PM every day

BAt 2:30 PM every Monday

CAt 2:30 AM every Monday

DAt 2:30 AM every day

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Decode the cron time fields
Minute=30, Hour=2, Day of month=*, Month=*, Day of week=1 (Monday)
Step 2: Interpret the schedule
The job runs at 2:30 AM on every Monday.
Final Answer:
At 2:30 AM every Monday -> Option C
Quick Check:
Day 1 = Monday, hour 2 = 2 AM [OK]

Quick Trick: Day 1 means Monday, hour 2 means 2 AM [OK]

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