How non-destructive read/write badblocks test works?

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Issue

I would like to know if my data is in danger when running non-destructive write test with badblocks command. Is it safe to interrupt badblocks command while running non-destructive test.

Environment

  • Red Hat enterprise Linux 6
  • Red Hat enterprise Linux 7
  • Red Hat enterprise Linux 8

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