Linux Commands Quiz

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What does the echo /etc/t* command do?

Deletes all files starting with 't' in /etc.

Lists all directories in /etc.

Creates new files starting with 't' in /etc.

Displays all files starting with 't' in /etc. (correct)

What does the -n option in the cp command do?

Copies files in a new directory.

Compresses files while copying.

Avoids overwriting files during a copy. (correct)

Displays the files as they are copied.

Which option in the ls command is used to list detailed file information?

-d

-l (correct)

-h

-a

What type of path starts with the / character?

Absolute Path Signup and view all the answers

What does the cd.. command do in Linux?

Navigates one directory up (parent directory). Signup and view all the answers

Which command is used to move a file in Linux?

mv Signup and view all the answers

What does the tilde (~) symbol represent in Linux?

A user's home directory Signup and view all the answers

Which directory contains user-specific files and directories in Linux?

/home Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)?

Server applications Signup and view all the answers

Which package management system is used by Debian?

.deb Signup and view all the answers

What is backward compatibility in an operating system?

Ability to run older software versions Signup and view all the answers

Which command lists all files in the /etc/ppp directory?

ls /etc/ppp Signup and view all the answers

What character is used to escape a single special character in Bash?

\ Signup and view all the answers

What does the CLI terminal pass user input to for execution?

Shell Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of command history in Bash?

Allow re-execution or editing of previously executed commands Signup and view all the answers

Which quoting mechanism prevents the shell from interpreting all special characters?

Single quotes Signup and view all the answers

What type of license allows Linux's source code to be freely available and modifiable?

Open-source license Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'distribution' in Linux terminology?

A bundle of the kernel, tools, and applications Signup and view all the answers

Which company certifies operating systems to be officially called UNIX?

Open Group Signup and view all the answers

What is one primary benefit of using the command line interface (CLI) in Linux?

It allows complex tasks with single commands Signup and view all the answers

Who started the Linux project?

Linus Torvalds Signup and view all the answers

What does 'LTS' in Linux distributions stand for?

Long-Term Support Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an operating system?

To manage hardware and software components Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a major operating system?

MySQL Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of user accounts in Linux?

Control access to the system Signup and view all the answers

What does the passwd -l command do?

Locks a user account Signup and view all the answers

Which file contains user account information in Linux?

/etc/passwd Signup and view all the answers

What does the id command display in Linux?

User and group information Signup and view all the answers

What is stored in the /etc/shadow file?

Encrypted passwords Signup and view all the answers

What does a UID of 0 represent?

The root account Signup and view all the answers

What does the who command show?

List of current users Signup and view all the answers

What does a value of 99999 in the /etc/shadow file’s maximum field indicate?

Password will never expire Signup and view all the answers

What does the command 'ls -l' provide that 'ls' does not?

A detailed list of files with permissions and file size Signup and view all the answers

Which key combination allows a user to scroll through the Bash command history?

Up and Down Arrow keys Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of double quotes in Bash?

To prevent the interpretation of some metacharacters Signup and view all the answers

Which command is an example of command substitution?

echo "The date is $(date)" Signup and view all the answers

Which command would you use to list all hidden files in a directory?

ls -a Signup and view all the answers

What does the '-v' option do in the 'cp' command?

Copies files verbosely Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the 'cp' command is used without any options on a directory?

It produces an error Signup and view all the answers

Which glob pattern matches files with at least one number?

/etc/[0-9] Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of file ownership in Linux?

To restrict access to files and directories Signup and view all the answers

Which command is used to change the ownership of a file in Linux?

chown Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'rwx' in Linux permissions represent?

Read, write, execute Signup and view all the answers

Which command is used to change the group ownership of a file?

chgrp Signup and view all the answers

What effect does 'chmod 644 file.txt' have on file permissions?

Grants read and write for owner, read-only for others Signup and view all the answers

What does the sticky bit do for a directory?

Only allows file owners to delete their own files Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'getfacl' command do in Linux?

Displays ACL information Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of 'chmod +x script.sh'?

Grants execute permissions Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction to Linux

Linux uses an open-source license, allowing free availability and modification of source code.
A Linux distribution bundles the kernel, tools, and applications.
Linux is primarily known as an operating system kernel.
The Open Group certifies operating systems as officially UNIX.
Debian is a popular Linux distribution known for its apt package manager.
The GNU Project contributed essential tools to build a complete Linux operating system.
The primary language used for Linux is C.
Command-line interfaces (CLI) in Linux allow complex tasks with single commands.
The term "Linux" encompasses the Linux kernel and GNU software.
Learning the Linux command line enhances portability across distributions.
Linus Torvalds initiated the Linux project.
The initial project name was Freax.
Linux evolved significantly from UNIX.
Open-source software's philosophy involves available and modifiable source code.
GUI stands for Graphical User Interface in Linux context.
Operating systems manage computer hardware and software components.
macOS is partially based on FreeBSD.
A "beta" release indicates ongoing development and new features.
Solaris is not a major operating system.
Server functionality in computing environments involves serving information to clients.

Long-Term Support (LTS)

LTS in Linux distributions stands for Long-Term Support.
Scientific Linux is popular for scientific computing.
The release cycle for Windows 10 is twice a year.
Debian is a community-driven Linux distribution.

GUI vs CLI

GUI (Graphical User Interface) uses a mouse, while CLI (Command-Line Interface) uses commands.
macOS is frequently used in creative industries.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) primarily focuses on server applications.
Debian utilizes the .deb package management system.

Backward Compatibility

Backward compatibility enables older software to run on newer operating systems.

Linux Distributions

Linux distribution packages include the Linux kernel and utilities.
OpenSUSE Tumbleweed is a rolling release.
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is an enterprise Linux distribution.
Raspbian is commonly used for education and training.
Package managers in Linux distributions install and manage software packages.
Ubuntu is developed by Canonical.
A maintenance cycle signifies when vendors stop offering software upgrades.
Fedora is considered a community beta Linux distribution.
macOS integrates closely with iOS devices.
The CLI terminal passes user commands to the shell for execution.
Virtualization allows organizations to pay only for used resources.
Linux Mint is based on Ubuntu, but offers proprietary codecs.
CentOS is known for its Red Hat compatibility.
Microsoft Azure is a cloud service provider.
Micro Focus offers SUSE Linux.

Command-Line Skills and File Management

The tilde (~) symbol in Bash represents the user's home directory.
Command history in Bash allows for re-execution or editing of commands.
In Bash, local variables are lost upon terminal closure.
The PATH variable lists directories searched for executable commands.
The command ls -l /etc/ppp lists all files in the /etc/ppp directory.
An alias maps longer commands to shorter sequences.
echo $HISTSIZE displays the value of the HISTSIZE variable.
Single quotes prevent the shell from interpreting special characters.
Bash identifies external commands via directories in the PATH.
Special characters can be escaped in Bash using a backslash.
Bash scripting allows the use of functions and conditional statements.
The type command in Bash provides information about a command.
The ls -l command displays detailed file information.
Environment variables are automatically recreated when a new shell opens.
The Bash command history can be accessed using the history command.
The ? glob character matches a single character.
Double quotes in Bash prevent the interpretation of some metacharacters.
Up and down arrow keys navigate through Bash command history.
Command substitution, like echo "The date is $(date)" is a feature in Bash.
The alias command maps longer commands to shorter ones.
mv hosts Videos/ moves the hosts file into the Videos directory.
* matches zero or more characters; ? matches one character in glob patterns.

The tilde (~) signifies the user's home directory.
pwd displays the current working directory.
An absolute path begins with a forward slash (/).
The /home directory contains user-specific files and directories.
cd /Documents navigates to the Documents directory from the current directory using an absolute path.
cd .. moves up one directory level.
The home directory is the default when logging into a Linux shell.
/tmp is a directory for temporary files.
The dot (.) symbol references the current directory.
The parent directory can be specified using .. (dot-dot).
cd immediately navigates the user to their home directory.

Security and User Management

useradd creates a new user.
User account information is stored in /etc/passwd.
groupadd makes a new group.
etc/skel contains default files for a user's home directory.
The -r option in groupadd sets a reserved GID for the group.
/etc/shadow stores encrypted user passwords.
usermod modifies an existing user account.
userdel deletes a user.
passwd command is used for changing passwords.
-e option in passwd allows an admin to set a password expiration date.
User accounts within Linux provide secure access to the system.
sudo allows executing commands with elevated privileges.
/etc/passwd contains user account information.

File Permissions Management

File ownership and permissions control access within a Linux system.
The file owner is usually the user who created the file.
chown changes the ownership of a file.
Group ownership determines access rights for user groups.
ls -l displays file ownership and permissions.
rwx signifies read, write, and execute permissions.
chmod modifies file permissions.
umask sets the default permission mask for new files and directories.
chmod 644 file.txt sets read/write permissions for the owner and read-only for others.
The sticky bit in a directory setting enables only owners of files deletion.
chown -r newowner newgroup directory changes both directory and file ownership.
Special permissions, like setuid, allow a program to run with the file owner's privileges.
Isattr command is used to display file attributes.
ACLs are used for fine-grained access control within a Linux system.
setfacl is used to modify Access Control Lists.
getfacl displays ACL information.
777 or 000 are used to represents all permissions or no permission for all users.

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Test your knowledge of essential Linux commands and concepts with this interactive quiz. From file management to operating system features, explore various terminal commands used in a Linux environment. Perfect for beginners and seasoned users alike!