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Count the number of errors in the statement if [password = password1] then echo password else password

  1. 0

  2. 4

  3. 1

  4. 2
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The shell script has 4 syntax errors: (1) missing space after [ and before ] in the test condition, (2) missing semicolon or newline before then, (3) password in the else branch is not a valid command (should be echo password), and (4) missing fi to close the if statement. Proper shell syntax requires strict spacing and complete if-then-else-fi structure.

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