Shell Pattern Matching Quiz
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What is the purpose of using the * in a command like chap*?

  • To represent a single specific filename
  • To exclude filenames beginning with chap
  • To represent all filenames beginning with chap (correct)
  • To represent filenames containing chap anywhere in the name
  • What is the significance of the metacharacters used to match filenames?

  • They are used for exact filename matches
  • They are used for excluding certain filenames
  • They belong to a category called wild cards (correct)
  • They are only applicable to specific file types
  • What does the * metacharacter represent in shell commands?

  • A specific file type
  • All characters or no characters (correct)
  • A numeric value
  • A single specific character
  • When using a command with a pattern like chap*, what does the shell do before executing the command?

    <p>Expands the pattern suitably to match filenames</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common substring in the example provided (ls chap chap01 chap02 chap03 chap04 chapx chapy chapz)?

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

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