Random Linux+ Question #21

Discussion in 'Linux+' started by tripwire45, Jul 12, 2005.

  1. tripwire45
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    tripwire45 Zettabyte Poster

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    You want to remove a directory named test and all of it's contents on the command line. To do this, you type in:
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    rmdir test
    , however, you get a message saying
    Code:
    rmdir: 'test': Directory not empty
    You discovered that you cannot use the rmdir command if the directory is not empty. There are too many files in the test directory to go in and remove them individually. What command can you give to delete the directory and its contents? Choose only one answer:

    1. rm test
    2. rm -d test
    3. rm -f test
    4. rm -r test
    5. rmdir -d test
    6. rmdir -f test
    7. rmdir -r test

    Answer later.
     
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  2. AJ

    AJ 01000001 01100100 01101101 01101001 01101110 Administrator

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    I know I know it's







































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    :biggrin
     
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  3. nugget
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    Number 7 for me.:D
     
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  4. tripwire45
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    tripwire45 Zettabyte Poster

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    Answer time. Correct answer is 4 "rm -r". I know it seems counterintuitive since you remove an empty directory with the "rmdir" command, but I don't write this stuff. Congratulations, AJ and better luck next time Nugget. :)
     
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