Command-Line Tools Overview

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What is the primary function of the 'grep' command?

  • To search for specific patterns in files or input (correct)
  • To create new files
  • To list files and directories
  • To change file permissions

Which command would you use to remove files or directories from your system?

  • dd
  • rm (correct)
  • cp
  • mv

If you want to display the contents of a file directly in the terminal, which command should you use?

  • vi
  • nano
  • cat (correct)
  • dig

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?

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Flashcards

pwd

Displays the current directory path.

grep

Finds patterns in text.

vi

Simple text editor.

apt-get

Debian package manager.

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cp

Copies files or folders.

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ls

Lists directory contents.

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dig

Queries DNS.

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cat

Displays file content.

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chmod

Changes file permissions.

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ps

Shows running processes.

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passwd

Changes user password.

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dd

Copies and converts files.

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nano

Simple text editor.

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yum

RPM based package manager.

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su

Switches to another user.

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sudo

Execute commands with privileges.

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mv

Moves or renames files/folders.

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rm

Removes files or folders.

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Study Notes

Command-Line Tools

  • 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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