2.1 Command Line Basics (weight: 3) LINUX-ESSENTIALS Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6expert · easy

   A user is in the directory '/home/user' and wants to list all files in the '/var/log' directory, including hidden files, with detailed information. They want to use a single command without changing directories. Which command should they use?

   • Acd /var/log && ls -la
   • Bls -la /var/log
   • Cls -a /var/log
   • Dls -l /var/log
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2. 7foundation · easy

   Which command would you use to remove an empty directory named `temp`?

   • Acp temp
   • Bmv temp
   • Crm temp
   • Drmdir temp
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4. 8expert · medium

   A user is trying to use the 'tar' command to extract an archive, but they are getting an error. They want to understand the correct syntax. They have heard that 'info' pages can be more detailed than man pages. What should they do to get the most comprehensive documentation?

   • ARun 'tar -h'
   • BRun 'info tar'
   • CRun 'tar --help'
   • DRun 'man tar'
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5. 9application · easy

   A user wants to rename the file 'oldname.txt' to 'newname.txt' in the same directory. Which command should they use?

   • Amv oldname.txt newname.txt
   • Btouch newname.txt
   • Ccp oldname.txt newname.txt
   • Drm oldname.txt newname.txt
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6. 10application · medium

   A user is reading the man page for the 'ls' command and sees the option '-l'. They want to know what this option does. What is the most direct way to find this information?

   • ARun 'ls --help'
   • BRun 'ls -l' and observe the output
   • CLook at the man page for ls and search for '-l'
   • DRun 'info ls'
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