Unix Commands Quiz
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What command would you use to change file permissions in a Unix-like system?

  • cp
  • chmod (correct)
  • cat
  • mv
  • Which command allows you to view the contents of a file without editing it?

  • cat (correct)
  • dd
  • vi
  • nano
  • Which command should be used to search for specific patterns in files?

  • grep (correct)
  • locate
  • find
  • ls
  • To list all files and directories in the current directory, which command do you use?

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

    What command would you use to install a package on a Debian-based system?

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

    Which command is used to view information about running processes?

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

    What is the purpose of the dd command in a Unix-like environment?

    <p>To back up and clone disks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command is typically used to execute a command with elevated privileges?

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

    What is the primary function of the mv command in a Unix-like environment?

    <p>To move or rename files and directories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command would you use to modify the user password in a Unix-like system?

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

    What tool is used to query DNS information in a Unix-like system?

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

    If you need to change the permissions of a file, which command will you use?

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

    Which command is primarily used for viewing the list of running processes?

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

    What is the primary purpose of the cp command in a Unix-like system?

    <p>To copy files or directories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command would you use if you wanted to edit a file in a command-line environment?

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

    What does the su command do in a Unix-like system?

    <p>Switches user to another account</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command allows you to remove files or directories in a Unix-like environment?

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

    What functionality does the dig command provide in a command-line interface?

    <p>Querying DNS information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of the apt-get command?

    <p>To manage software packages on Debian-based systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command can be used to copy files or directories?

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

    What is the main function of the chmod command?

    <p>To change file permissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the su command enable a user to do?

    <p>Switch to another user account</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command would you use to display the contents of a file?

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

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