OPS102 W2C1: Matrix and Basic Commands
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What is the significance of the tilde (~) character in the Linux default command prompt?

  • Represents the username of the current user
  • Shorthand for the user's home directory (correct)
  • Indicates administrator permissions
  • Displays the current working directory

    • What is the purpose of using the exit or logout commands when finished with Matrix?

  • To close the terminal window
  • To change the current working directory
  • To disconnect from Matrix and ensure nothing is left running (correct)
  • To display the contents of the current directory

    • What is the significance of the dollar sign ($) in the Linux default command prompt?

  • Represents the current working directory
  • Indicates a normal user (correct)
  • Indicates administrator permissions
  • Displays the username of the current user

    • What is the purpose of the command prompt string in a command-line interface?

    <p>To provide useful information in a terse format</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the default prompt string for in the Windows CMD command-line interface?

    <p>C:\Users\username: Indicates the home directory of the user</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What command is used to display the current date and time in Linux?

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

    What is the topmost directory in the Linux file system hierarchy?

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

    What command is used to list information about files and folders in Linux?

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

    What command is used to clear the terminal screen and show the prompt in the first line in Linux?

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

    What command is used to display the folder and file hierarchy in a tree format in Linux?

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

    What is the command to change to the parent directory in Linux?

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

    What is the command to list the contents of the current directory in Windows?

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

    What does the 'ls -l' command do in Linux?

    <p>Displays a detailed listing of the contents of the current directory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of file is indicated by the 'd' character in the output of the 'ls -l' command in Linux?

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

    What is the command to list the contents of the /bin directory in Linux?

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

    What type of interface do users interact with on the matrix cluster?

    <p>Command Line Interface (CLI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the operating system running on the matrix server?

    <p>CentOS (a version of Linux)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the matrix cluster?

    <p>To provide a cost-effective alternative to larger servers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about the matrix cluster?

    <p>It is a set of virtual machines (VM’s) on HyperV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What operating systems are available on the lab computers?

    <p>Both Windows OS and Linux OS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of typing 'yes' when connecting to matrix from Windows CMD?

    <p>To confirm the 'fingerprint' of matrix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the command to use to connect to matrix from Windows CMD?

    <p>ssh <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will you see after successfully logging in to matrix from Windows CMD?

    <p>A prompt from bash, such as '[senecausername@mtrx-node01pd ~]$'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if you encounter an error message when connecting to matrix from Windows CMD?

    <p>Read the error message and try to troubleshoot the issue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the alternative to using the Windows CMD to connect to matrix?

    <p>Downloading and installing a third-party SSH client program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the default current working directory when a user opens a terminal?

    <p>The home directory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of paths can be used as arguments with the cd command?

    <p>Absolute, relative, or relative to home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the cd command do in a CLI?

    <p>Changes the current working directory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when you use the cd command with two dots (..) as an argument?

    <p>It navigates to the parent directory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the current working directory in a CLI?

    <p>It is the directory where the user is currently working</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant characteristic of Unix/Linux file names?

    <p>They are case sensitive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should you avoid using spaces in file names?

    <p>They can lead to inconsistent results in command line interface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of adopting a consistent file naming scheme?

    <p>To help you find your files later</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the top-level directory in the Linux file system hierarchy?

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

    What is the purpose of the /bin directory in Linux?

    <p>It contains common system binaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the /usr directory in Linux?

    <p>It is called 'user', where user-related programs live</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to understand file names before creating directories?

    <p>Because it is important to adopt a consistent file naming scheme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the /home directory in Linux?

    <p>It contains users' home directories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you avoid using in file names besides spaces?

    <p>Non-alphanumeric characters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using a consistent file naming scheme?

    <p>It helps you find your files later</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The command to clear the terminal screen and show the prompt in the first line in Linux is _______.

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

    The command to list information about files and folders in Linux is _______.

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

    The command to display the folder and file hierarchy in a tree format in Linux is _______.

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

    The topmost directory in the Linux file system hierarchy is _______.

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

    The command to print the name of the current user in Linux is _______.

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

    The command to _______________ to the parent directory is 'cd ..' in Linux.

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

    In Linux, the command _______________ is used to list the contents of the current directory.

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

    The current working directory, also known as the _______________ directory, is the directory in which you are currently working.

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

    In Windows, the command _______________ is used to list the contents of the current directory.

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

    The CLI command _______________ is used to list the contents of the /bin directory in Linux.

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

    The cd command is used to change to the ______ directory.

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

    The cd command is used to change the ______.

    <p>current working directory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ command is used to list information about files and folders in Linux.

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

    You can use the ______ character to exit a terminal session.

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

    The prompt string in a command-line interface often contains useful information, but usually in a ______ format.

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

    Most lab computers have ______ 10 installed on them.

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

    The matrix server consists of several computers running ______ (a version of Linux) all working together to form a cluster.

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

    All registered students in this course have access to an account on ______.

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

    The matrix cluster has been configured to allow users to only interact with the Linux OS using a ______ interface (CLI).

    <p>command line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You will connect with ______ and practice Linux commands.

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

    The command to change the _______________ working directory is cd.

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

    In a CLI, we use the command _______________ to change our current working directory.

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

    The argument to the cd command can be any type of _______________ (absolute, relative or relative to home).

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

    When you open a terminal, your home directory is your _______________ working directory.

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

    The cd .. command is used to change to the _______________ directory.

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

    To connect to matrix from Windows, you can use the Windows _______ window to run the ssh command.

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

    You can download and install a third party _______ client program to connect to matrix.

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

    When connecting to matrix, you will use the same _______ and host names with any SSH client.

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

    To confirm the fingerprint of matrix, enter _______ and press the enter key.

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

    After successfully logging in to matrix from Windows CMD, you should see a prompt from _______ something like this: [senecausername@mtrx-node01pd ~]$

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

    Unix/Linux is ______ sensitive!

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

    Windows is not ______ sensitive for file names.

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

    A ______ file naming scheme will help you find your files later.

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

    Avoid non ______ characters, as they may have a special meaning to the system.

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

    The ______ directory contains users’ home directories.

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

    The ______ directory is called “user”, where user related programs live.

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

    The ______ directory is where system configuration files are located.

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

    The ______ directory is the top of file system hierarchy.

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

    Avoid using ______ in file names – consider periods, hyphens, and underscores instead.

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

    The command to change to the ______ directory is 'cd ..' in Linux.

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

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