[Solved] A user added this cron job:*/15 * * * * collect_data.shBut the script does not run. What is the most likely problem? | Raspberry Pi

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A user added this cron job:
*/15 * * * * collect_data.sh
But the script does not run. What is the most likely problem?

AThe script path is missing; cron needs full path

BThe cron syntax is invalid

CThe script runs only once a day

DCron does not support scripts with .sh extension

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check cron job command
The command collect_data.sh lacks a full path. Cron requires full paths to scripts.
Step 2: Understand cron environment
Cron runs with a minimal environment and does not know where to find scripts without full paths.
Final Answer:
The script path is missing; cron needs full path -> Option A
Quick Check:
Always use full script path in cron [OK]

Quick Trick: Always specify full script path in cron jobs [OK]

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