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What is the primary function of the 'grep' command?
What is the primary function of the 'grep' command?
Which command would you use to remove files or directories from your system?
Which command would you use to remove files or directories from your system?
If you want to display the contents of a file directly in the terminal, which command should you use?
If you want to display the contents of a file directly in the terminal, which command should you use?
Which command is used to change ownership or permissions of a file?
Which command is used to change ownership or permissions of a file?
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What does the 'sudo' command enable you to do?
What does the 'sudo' command enable you to do?
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Study Notes
Command-Line Tools
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pwd
: Displays the current working directory. -
grep
: Searches for patterns in files or input. -
vi
: A text editor for file creation and modification. -
apt-get
: Manages software packages on Debian-based systems (e.g., installs, updates, removes). -
cp
: Copies files or directories. -
ls
: Lists files and directories in the current directory. -
dig
: Queries DNS information. -
cat
: Displays file contents. -
chmod
: Modifies file permissions (read, write, execute). -
ps
: Shows information about running processes. -
passwd
: Changes user passwords. -
dd
: Copies and converts files (often used for backups, disk cloning). -
nano
: A simple text editor. -
yum
: Manages RPM-based software packages. -
su
: Switches to another user account (often root). -
sudo
: Executes commands with elevated privileges (typically as root). -
mv
: Moves or renames files and directories. -
rm
: Removes files or directories.
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Description
This quiz covers essential command-line tools used in Unix/Linux environments. Test your knowledge on commands like pwd
, grep
, and apt-get
, along with their functionalities. Perfect for both beginners and those wanting to refresh their skills in command-line operations.