Linux Command Line Syntax Quiz

What command is used to get help with command line syntax?

What does the command 'ln' do?

Which command is used to execute a command as another user?

What is the purpose of the command 'date'?

What is the default behavior of the 'sudo' command if no user is specified?

Which command is used to delete a link?

What command is used to change the current directory to the value of the HOME shell variable?

Which command is used to create new directories?

What option is used with the 'mkdir' command to create parent directories as needed if they do not already exist?

Which command is used to remove the DIRECTORY(s) if they are empty?

What option is used with the 'rmdir' command to remove DIRECTORY and its ancestors?

Which command is used to list information about FILEs?

What option is used with the 'ls' command to display all files?

What command is used to print the name of the current/working directory?

What command is used to get detailed help on all commands matching a specific pattern?

Command Line Basics

The --help command is used to get help with command line syntax.
The ln command is used to create a link to a file or directory.

Executing Commands as Another User

The su command is used to execute a command as another user.

Working with Dates and Times

The date command is used to display or set the system date and time.

Sudo Command

The default behavior of the sudo command is to run a command with superuser privileges if no user is specified.

File and Directory Management

The unlink command is used to delete a link.
The cd ~ command is used to change the current directory to the value of the HOME shell variable.
The mkdir command is used to create new directories.
The -p option is used with the mkdir command to create parent directories as needed if they do not already exist.
The rmdir command is used to remove the DIRECTORY(s) if they are empty.
The --parents option is used with the rmdir command to remove DIRECTORY and its ancestors.

File Information and Listing

The ls command is used to list information about FILEs.
The -a option is used with the ls command to display all files, including hidden files.

Working Directory

The pwd command is used to print the name of the current/working directory.

Getting Help with Commands

The apropos command is used to get detailed help on all commands matching a specific pattern.

Test your knowledge of Linux command line syntax and usage with this quiz. Learn to utilize Linux command line and graphical user interface in accordance with PC standard, including getting help, command line syntax, and elevated privilege execution help.