[Solved] Identify the error in this script snippet for cleaning logs:log_dir="/var/log" find $log_dir -type f -mtime +30 -delete | Raspberry Pi

Raspberry Pi - Data Logging and Databases

Identify the error in this script snippet for cleaning logs:

log_dir="/var/log"
find $log_dir -type f -mtime +30 -delete

AUsing -delete is invalid in find command

BMissing quotes around $log_dir may cause errors with spaces

CThe -mtime +30 should be -mtime -30

DThe command deletes directories instead of files

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check variable usage in find command
Without quotes, if $log_dir contains spaces, find may fail or behave unexpectedly.
Step 2: Confirm correct usage of -delete and -mtime
-delete is valid; -mtime +30 correctly selects files older than 30 days.
Final Answer:
Missing quotes around $log_dir may cause errors with spaces -> Option B
Quick Check:
Quote variables to avoid path errors [OK]

Quick Trick: Always quote variables in commands to handle spaces [OK]

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