To delete a file, you can use the rm
command in a terminal. Let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:
Option A) mv filename
- This option is incorrect because the mv
command is used to move or rename files, not delete them.
Option B) cp filename
- This option is incorrect because the cp
command is used to copy files, not delete them.
Option C) rm filename
- This option is correct because the rm
command is used to remove/delete files. By providing the filename as an argument, you can delete the specific file.
Option D) rm -rf *
- This option is incorrect because the rm -rf *
command is used to forcefully delete all files and directories in the current directory. It is a dangerous command and should be used with caution.
The correct answer is Option C) rm filename
. This option is correct because it uses the rm
command to delete the specified file.