Arista Exam ACE-P-ALE1.04 Topic 5 Question 102 Discussion

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Question #: 102
Topic #: 5

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In a bash script, what does the $0 builtin variable contain?

AThe entire command line

BThe name of the script

CThe last command line argument

DThe number of command line arguments

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Suggested Answer: B

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Truman

1 months ago

I'm going with D. Because, you know, it's the answer that's the most fun to pick. Who needs logic when you have chaos?

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Brittani

9 days ago

D) The number of command line arguments

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Ma

15 days ago

C) The last command line argument

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Mitzie

23 days ago

B) The name of the script

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Kathrine

1 months ago

A) The entire command line

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Carlee

2 months ago

B is the correct answer. $0 is like the script's self-ID, the name it was called with.

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Cherri

2 months ago

D? Really? That's just silly. Why would $0 hold the number of arguments?

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Mica

1 months ago

C) The last command line argument

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Stefania

1 months ago

B) The name of the script

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Daron

1 months ago

A) The entire command line

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Katie

2 months ago

Hmm, I'm going with C. The last command line argument makes the most sense to me.

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Nickie

14 days ago

Oh, I see. Thanks for clarifying that.

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Veta

15 days ago

Actually, it's A. The entire command line is stored in $0.

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Aaron

17 days ago

I agree with you, I also believe it's B.

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Tiara

18 days ago

I think it's B. The name of the script is stored in $0.

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Diego

2 months ago

I think it's A. The entire command line seems like a logical choice for $0.

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Lucy

2 months ago

Definitely B. The name of the script is what $0 should hold, right?

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Antonio

1 months ago

It's a useful builtin variable to have in bash scripts.

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Jame

1 months ago

I always refer to $0 when I need to know the name of the script.

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Sylvia

1 months ago

That's good to know. It helps in understanding the script better.

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Jeanice

2 months ago

Yes, you are correct. $0 contains the name of the script.

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Alise

2 months ago

I agree with Dylan, $0 contains the name of the script.

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Dylan

2 months ago

I think the answer is B) The name of the script.

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