XK0-006 Automation, Orchestration, and Scripting Practice Question
A system administrator is writing a bash script that must check if a file exists and is readable before processing. Which TWO test expressions can be used in an if statement? (Select TWO.)
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Correct answer & explanation
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[ -e /path/to/file ]
The -e test checks existence, and -r checks readability. Other options are for different attributes.
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[ -e /path/to/file ]
Why this is correct
Correct. -e checks if file exists.
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[ -f /path/to/file ]
Why it's wrong here
-f checks if it's a regular file, not necessarily readable.
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[ -x /path/to/file ]
Why it's wrong here
-x checks if file is executable.
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[ -s /path/to/file ]
Why it's wrong here
-s checks if file is non-empty.
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[ -r /path/to/file ]
Why this is correct
Correct. -r checks if file is readable.
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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
Bash
Bash is a command-line interpreter that lets users interact with an operating system by typing text commands instead of clicking icons.
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