CompTIA Exam XK0-005 Topic 1 Question 49 Discussion

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Question #: 49
Topic #: 1

A Linux administrator is configuring crontab and needs to schedule a task to run only on Saturday and Sunday at 9:00 a.m. every week of the year. Which of the following should the administrator use?

A0 9 * * 1-5 root /root/script.sh

B0 9 1 */3 * root /root/script.sh

C0 9 * * 6,0 root /root/script.sh

D0 9 1 * * root /root/script.sh

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Suggested Answer: C

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0 9 * * 6,0 ensures execution at 9:00 AM on Saturdays (6) and Sundays (0).

1-5 would run the script Monday-Friday.

*/3 is incorrect because it runs every three days.

1 * * runs only on the 1st day of each month.

by Nilsa at Feb 12, 2025, 02:16 PM

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Terry

3 months ago

Option C is the correct answer. The administrator should be able to enjoy their weekend now that the cron job is set up properly.

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Glory

2 months ago

Exactly, setting up the cron job properly is essential for automation.

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Sanjuana

2 months ago

Great, the administrator can now relax on the weekends without worrying about the task.

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Erasmo

2 months ago

Yes, that's correct. It will run on Saturday and Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

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Doretha

2 months ago

I think the correct option is C) 0 9 * * 6,0 root /root/script.sh

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Clorinda

3 months ago

Hmm, Option C is the way to go. Weekends at 9 AM, easy peasy. I wonder if the administrator has time to grab a cup of coffee before the script runs.

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German

3 months ago

I'm not sure about the syntax, but Option C seems to be the most straightforward solution for the given requirement.

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Meghann

3 months ago

Yes, Option C specifies running the task at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, which meets the requirement.

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Tonette

3 months ago

Option C is correct. It will run the task at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday every week.

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Lai

3 months ago

Yes, Option C is the right choice. It covers running the task only on Saturday and Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

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Marge

3 months ago

Option C is correct. It specifies to run the task at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday every week.

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Holley

3 months ago

But option C specifies Saturday and Sunday, which is correct for the task.

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Ozell

4 months ago

Option C looks good to me. Running the script on Saturday and Sunday at 9 AM seems to be exactly what the administrator needs.

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Tora

2 months ago

Yes, Option C is the correct choice for scheduling the task to run only on Saturday and Sunday at 9:00 a.m. every week.

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Solange

2 months ago

I agree, Option C with '0 9 * * 6,0' will schedule the task to run at 9 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

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Chantell

3 months ago

I think you're right. Option C specifies running the task on Saturday and Sunday, which is what the administrator wants.

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Mitsue

3 months ago

Option C looks good to me. Running the script on Saturday and Sunday at 9 AM seems to be exactly what the administrator needs.

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Luisa

4 months ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is A.

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Holley

4 months ago

I think the answer is C.

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