010-160 Finding Your Way ON A Linux System Practice Question
You need to move a file named 'data.txt' from the current directory to '/var/logs' but want to be prompted if a file with the same name already exists in the destination. Which option should you add to 'mv'?
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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mv -i
The -i (interactive) flag prompts the user before overwriting existing files.
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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mv -i
Why this is correct
-i enables interactive mode to prompt before overwrite.
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mv -n
Why it's wrong here
-n prevents overwriting but does not prompt.
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mv -f
Why it's wrong here
-f forces the move, overwriting without prompt.
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mv -v
Why it's wrong here
-v displays verbose info.
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