A system administrator is editing a read-only configuration file /etc/nginx/nginx.conf. They need to change the worker_processes value from 4 to 8. The file is owned by root and the admin is logged in as a regular user with sudo privileges. They have already opened the file with vi. Which approach is the most appropriate to make the change and save it?

Use :w! to force write the file

Quit with :q! and then edit with sudo vi

Save to a new file with :w /tmp/nginx.conf, then use sudo to copy it over

Use :wq! to force save and quit

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715.5 Perform Basic File Editing Operations (weight: 2) BSD-SPECIALIST Practice Questions (Page 3)

Part of the Topic 715: Basic Unix Skills domain, which makes up ~20% of our current practice bank. Linux Professional Institute does not publish an official question count, but from its 90-minute exam (~35–60 total, ~7–12 in this domain), expect 1–2 from this objective — we provide 32 practice questions to prepare you well beyond it. (estimate)

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11foundation · easy
Which vi command quits without saving changes?
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12foundation · easy
You are editing a read-only file in vi and want to override the read-only permission to save your changes. Which command should you use?
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13application · easy
A junior admin is editing /etc/rc.conf in vi and needs to move to the end of the current line to add a new option. They are currently in command mode with the cursor at the start of the line. What is the most efficient way to move to the end of the line and then append text?
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14application · easy
A user has been editing a file in vi and wants to save their changes and exit. They are currently in command mode. What command should they use?
Select an answer first
15expert · hard
A system administrator is editing a read-only configuration file /etc/nginx/nginx.conf. They need to change the worker_processes value from 4 to 8. The file is owned by root and the admin is logged in as a regular user with sudo privileges. They have already opened the file with vi. Which approach is the most appropriate to make the change and save it?
Select an answer first

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715.5 Perform Basic File Editing Operations (weight: 2) BSD-SPECIALIST Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

Which vi command quits without saving changes?

You are editing a read-only file in vi and want to override the read-only permission to save your changes. Which command should you use?

A junior admin is editing /etc/rc.conf in vi and needs to move to the end of the current line to add a new option. They are currently in command mode with the cursor at the start of the line. What is the most efficient way to move to the end of the line and then append text?

A user has been editing a file in vi and wants to save their changes and exit. They are currently in command mode. What command should they use?

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