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What keyword is missing from this code sample of a shell script?
____ i in *.txt; do
echo $i
done
Suggested Answer: C, D, E
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35 comments · newest first
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Ettie
11 months ago
"Until" makes no sense in this context.
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Anglea
11 months ago
Surprised it's not "loop"! That sounds right too.
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Kaitlyn
11 months ago
I thought it could be "while" at first.
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Cristy
12 months ago
Yeah, it has to be "for".
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Evelynn
12 months ago
Definitely missing "for" here.
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Justine
12 months ago
"Until" doesn't seem right, but I can't shake the feeling that there might be another keyword that fits here.
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German
1 year ago
I remember practicing a similar question, and I think "for" was definitely the right choice for looping through files.
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Lenna
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but "while" seems like it could fit too, though it doesn't quite match the syntax I'm used to.
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Olen
1 year ago
I think the missing keyword is "for" since it looks like a loop that iterates over files.
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Elina
1 year ago
Wait, what? I'm a little confused by this question. Is the missing keyword "loop"? Or is it something else? I'll have to think about this a bit more.
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Lanie
1 year ago
Okay, let's see here. The code is iterating over a list of .txt files, so the missing keyword must be "for". I'm feeling good about this one.
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Hillary
1 year ago
Ah, I've seen this type of question before. The missing keyword is definitely "for". I'll select that option and move on to the next question.
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Kanisha
1 year ago
This looks like a pretty straightforward shell script question. I'm pretty confident I know the answer, but I'll double-check the syntax just to be sure.
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Arthur
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. The missing keyword seems obvious, but I want to make sure I'm not overlooking something. Let me think this through carefully.
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Bernardo
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'll need to double-check the package.json file and the server.js file to see if there are any specific instructions on how to start the server.
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Tora
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. I know there are public and private IP addresses, but I'm not sure how to distinguish them. I'll have to review my notes on IP addressing before answering this.
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Brande
1 year ago
Always watch out for keywords. 'Optimal drug use' suggests we want the most precise definition of when and how to use a medication. A looks most comprehensive.
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Hollis
1 year ago
The missing keyword is obviously 'for'. It's the equivalent of saying 'Hey, bash, please do this thing to each of these files for me.'
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Shanice
1 year ago
Definitely 'for'. It's a common keyword used for looping through files in shell scripts.
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Goldie
1 year ago
I think it should be 'for' as well. That's how you iterate through files in a shell script.
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Stephaine
1 year ago
Yes, you're right. 'for' is the missing keyword in the code sample.
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Jesusita
1 year ago
I'm voting for 'for'. Can't imagine anyone would use 'until' or 'while' to loop over a set of files. Unless they're a secret agent trying to hack the CIA or something.
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Stephania
1 year ago
Easy peasy, the answer is 'for'. Bash scripts and 'for' loops go together like peanut butter and jelly.
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Lanie
1 year ago
I agree, 'for' is the missing keyword in the code sample.
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Marti
1 year ago
Definitely 'for', that's how you iterate through files in a directory.
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Ariel
1 year ago
A) for
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Carlota
1 year ago
Hmm, I'd go with 'for'. Anything else just doesn't make sense in this context. Unless the exam writer is trying to trick us with some obscure bash syntax...
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Elise
2 years ago
The missing keyword is definitely 'for'. It's the classic way to iterate over a set of files in a shell script.
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Cyril
1 year ago
The 'for' keyword is essential for looping through files in this context.
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Johanna
1 year ago
It's important to use the right keyword for proper script execution.
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Tambra
1 year ago
Using 'for' is the correct way to iterate over files in a shell script.
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Catalina
1 year ago
I agree, 'for' is the missing keyword in the code sample.
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Georgene
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think the missing keyword is A) for as well. It makes sense to use it in this context.
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Cristy
2 years ago
I agree with Fannie, the missing keyword is A) for because it is used to start a loop in shell scripts.
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Fannie
2 years ago
I think the missing keyword is A) for.