Question 1

The Linux file system is similar to Windows.

Accepted Answer

The Linux file system is fundamentally different from Windows. Linux uses a hierarchical directory structure starting from the root directory, represented by "/", and does not assign drive letters to different storage devices like Windows.

Question 2

The command-line prompt varies depending on the shell.

Accepted Answer

Different shells, such as Bash, Zsh, or Fish, have their own default command-line prompts, which can often be customized by the user.

Question 3

The * wildcard is used to represent zero or more characters.

Accepted Answer

The * wildcard is commonly used in computing to represent zero or more characters in a string or filename search.

Question 4

When deleing files in Linux, a confirmation message is displayed as a precaution.

Accepted Answer

By default, when using the 'rm' command in Linux to delete files, no confirmation message is displayed unless the '-i' option is explicitly used.

Question 5

When you move a file to a new location, it remains in the original directory.

Accepted Answer

When you move a file to a new location, it is removed from the original directory and only exists in the new location.

Question 6

Which type of file can be stored on one machine and used by multiple users on other machines?

Accepted Answer

Shareable files are designed to be accessed by multiple users across different machines, typically over a network, allowing for collaborative work or shared access to resources.

Question 7

Files in the /boot directory are considered to be ____ files.

Accepted Answer

Files in the /boot directory are static because they contain essential boot-related files that do not change frequently.

Question 8

Which command is used to switch to other directories?

Accepted Answer

The "cd" command is used to change the current directory in various operating systems, including Unix, Linux, and Windows.

Question 9

Which symbol represents the user's home directory?

Accepted Answer

The tilde (~) symbol represents the user's home directory in Unix-like operating systems.

Question 10

To navigate to a directory above your current directory with the relative method, you use ____.

Accepted Answer

Two dots (..) are used to navigate to the directory above the current directory in a relative path.

Question 11

Which directory doesn't have a parent directory?

Accepted Answer

The root directory, denoted as "/", is the top-level directory in the Linux/Unix file system hierarchy. It does not have a parent directory, as it is the starting point of the file system structure.

Question 12

To enable the Bash shell command completion feature, press the ____ key.

Accepted Answer

The Tab key is used to enable the command completion feature in the Bash shell.

Question 13

Which command is used to list file and subdirectories in the Linux directory structure?

Accepted Answer

The "ls" command is used in Linux to list files and directories within the current directory or a specified directory.

Question 14

What is the command syntax that almost all Linux commands follow?

Accepted Answer

The correct syntax for most Linux commands is "command -options argument". This format allows the user to specify the command they wish to execute, followed by any options (usually preceded by a dash) to modify the behavior of the command, and finally the argument, which is often the target of the command (such as a filename).

Question 15

Which ls command option lists all files including hidden files?

Accepted Answer

The '-a' option in the 'ls' command lists all files, including hidden files, which are files that start with a dot (.).

Question 16

Hidden files have names that always start with a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

Hidden files in Unix-like operating systems (such as Linux and macOS) start with a period (.). This convention signals to the system that the file or directory is not normally visible in directory listings, although it can be displayed if specifically requested.

Question 17

Which output column of the ls command displays the filename?

Accepted Answer

The output of the `ls` command typically displays the filename in the last column of the output, which can vary in position depending on the options used with `ls`. However, without additional context or options specified, the filename is conventionally shown in the last column, which is not explicitly numbered in the question. Given the options, D) The eighth column is the closest to a correct answer, assuming a standard detailed listing format (`ls -l`) where filenames appear at the end.

Question 18

Which command illustrates how to obtain helpful documentation for the ls command?

Accepted Answer

The 'man' command is used to display the manual pages for commands, providing detailed documentation on how to use them.

Question 19

Which method of navigating man pages will repeat the previous search in the reverse direction?

Accepted Answer

Pressing 'R' in the man page viewer will repeat the previous search in the reverse direction.

Question 20

Which wildcard character is used to represent only one character?

Accepted Answer

The question mark (?) wildcard character is used to represent exactly one character in many search operations and programming languages.

Quiz 3: Managing Files and Directories