Linux basics

What command would you use to display the current working directory in a Linux environment?

• A) ls
• B) cd
• C) pwd
• D) cd ..

Which command changes the present working directory to the root directory?

• A) cd /
• B) cd ..
• C) cd ../..
• D) ls

What option with the ls command will display all contents of a directory, including hidden files?

• A) -l
• B) -a
• C) -R
• D) -d

If you wanted to move two levels up in the directory structure, which command would you use?

• A) cd ..
• B) cd /
• C) cd ../..
• D) cd -

Which option with the ls command provides detailed information about files, including ownership and permissions?

• A) -R
• B) -d
• C) -l
• D) -a

Which command would you use to create a new directory in Linux?

• A) cp
• B) mv
• C) mkdir
• D) ls

What is the main purpose of the cp command in Linux?

• A) To create a new directory
• B) To delete files or directories
• C) To copy directories and files
• D) To move files to a different location

When using the mv command with the -f option, what happens if the destination directory already exists?

• A) The command will prompt you before overwriting.
• B) The command will not execute.
• C) The existing directory will be preserved.
• D) The existing directory will be overwritten without a prompt.

Which option do you use with the cp command to ensure that it copies directories recursively, including all subdirectories and files?

• A) -f
• B) -i
• C) -r
• D) -n

If you want to move a directory but want to ensure that existing files in the destination are not overwritten, which option would you use with the mv command?

• A) -r
• B) -i
• C) -n
• D) -p