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14.Every time you attempt to delete a file using the rm utility, the operating system prompts you for confirmation. You know that this is not the customary behavior for the rm command. What is wrong?

rm has been aliased as rm -i
The version of rm installed on your system is incorrect.
This is the normal behavior of the newest version of rm.
There is an incorrect link on your system.

Explanation: The -i option with the rm command runs the command in 'interactive' mode. This will cause rm to prompt you for the deletion of a file.

Reference: http://www.oreillynet.com/linux/cmd/r/rm.html

Incorrect Answers
B: The fact that rm is prompting for a confirmation indicates that the version of rm is compatible with your system.
C: This is not the normal behavior for rm although it will prompt you if you are attempting to delete a write protected file.
D: The rm command is running the rm program so there is not an incorrect link.
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