XK0-006 Automation, Orchestration, and Scripting Practice Question
A Linux administrator is writing a Bash script that must accept command-line options for an input file (-i) and an output file (-o). Which of the following are valid methods to parse these options? (Choose TWO.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Using the getopt command
getopts is a built-in for parsing options, and getopt is an external command. Both can be used.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Using positional parameters $1, $2 directly
Why it's wrong here
This does not handle flags; it assumes arguments are in order.
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Using a here-document
Why it's wrong here
A here-document is for input redirection, not option parsing.
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Using the shift command only
Why it's wrong here
shift alone is not sufficient for option parsing.
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Using the getopt command
Why this is correct
getopt is another tool for option parsing.
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Using the getopts builtin command
Why this is correct
getopts is a standard way to parse options.
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Linux Fundamentals and History
Key term
Bash script
A Bash script is a text file containing a sequence of commands for the Unix shell Bash, allowing users to automate repetitive tasks and streamline system administration on Linux and macOS.
Key term
Linux
Linux is an open-source operating system that manages computer hardware and software, widely used in servers, desktops, and embedded systems.
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