CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) — Question 89

A user must perform a series of commands each day on a Linux server. The user wants to use a script to automate the process. Which of the following is the most likely file type for the script?

Answer options

• A. .js
• B. .vbs
• C. .bat
• D. .sh

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, .sh, as it denotes a shell script commonly used in Linux environments. Options A (.js) and B (.vbs) are associated with JavaScript and Visual Basic Script respectively, which are not suitable for Linux shell automation. Option C (.bat) is a batch file format used in Windows, making it incompatible with Linux systems.