18 Questions
What is the purpose of the ${10}, ${11} syntax in shell scripting?
To access the command-line arguments beyond the ninth
Which special parameter holds the name of the script or shell itself?
$0
What is the purpose of the $@ special parameter in shell scripting?
To represent all command-line arguments as separate strings
How do you access the second command-line argument in a shell script?
Using the $2 variable
What is the purpose of the $# special parameter in shell scripting?
To represent the number of command-line arguments
What is the purpose of the $? special parameter in shell scripting?
To represent the exit code of the last command
What is the purpose of the typeset command in shell scripting?
To define or change the properties of a variable
What is the purpose of the $* special parameter in shell scripting?
To get all arguments as a single string
What is the purpose of the unset command in shell scripting?
To delete a variable
What is stored in the $0 positional parameter in shell scripting?
The name of the script itself
What is the purpose of the export command in shell scripting?
To export a variable to the environment
What is the purpose of the read command in shell scripting?
To read input from the user and store it in a variable
What is the purpose of the $# special parameter in a bash script?
To store the number of arguments
What is the purpose of the $@ special parameter in a bash script?
To store all command-line arguments as a list
How can you check the exit status of the last command in a bash script?
Using the $? variable
What is the purpose of the -v option in a bash script?
To specify the verbosity level of the script
What is the default exit status used by the exit command if no argument is provided?
The exit status of the last command
What is the range of exit statuses in a bash script?
0-255
Learn about accessing arguments in bash shell scripts. Understand how to use positional parameters and their syntax in shell scripting. Test your knowledge with this quiz!
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