Linux Command Line Syntax Quiz
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What command is used to get help with command line syntax?

  • help [--help] (correct)
  • route [-v]
  • man info
  • help -dms

    • What does the command 'ln' do?

  • Execute a command as another user
  • Delete a link
  • Create a link (correct)
  • Run a command with substitute user and group ID

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

  • sudo ‐ (correct)
  • route [-v]
  • su ‐
  • man info

    • What is the purpose of the command 'date'?

    <p>Display or set the system date and time</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It defaults to running an interactive shell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command is used to delete a link?

    <p>route [-v] [-A family] del [-net|-host] target</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>cd</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command is used to create new directories?

    <p>mkdir</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>-p</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>rmdir</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>-p</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command is used to list information about FILEs?

    <p>ls</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>-a</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>pwd</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>man [section] page</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    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.

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    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.

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