Mastering Basic Bash Commands

What command is used to create a new directory?

• remove

• mkdir

• del

• rmdir

How do you remove an empty directory in bash?

• rm -r directory_name

• delete directory_name

• clear directory_name

• rmdir directory_name

Which command lists all files and directories in the current directory?

• clear

• dir

• ls

• show

What is the purpose of the clear command in the terminal?

• To display the current directory path.

• To save the current terminal session.

• To list all files in the current directory.

• To clear the terminal screen.

How do you navigate to a directory named /Documents/Info ?

• navigate to Documents directory

• cd /Documents/Info

• opens Documents folder

• go to Documents

What command would you use to create a directory called 'Projects'?

• newdir Projects

• add directory Projects

• create Projects

• mkdir Projects

If you want to remove a directory named 'OldFiles', which command would you use?

• clear OldFiles

• remove OldFiles

• delete OldFiles

• None of the Answers

How can you clear the terminal screen quickly?

• Use 'clear' or 'cls' command.

• Type 'reset' command.

• Press Ctrl + Z.

• Use 'exit' command.

What happens if you try to remove a non-empty directory with rmdir?

• The command fails with an error indicating the directory is not empty.

• The command moves the directory to a temporary location.

• The command deletes the directory and all its contents.

• The command prompts for confirmation before deleting.

How can you go one step back to the previous directory Example form Home/Student/Data to Home/Student ?

• cd -

• return to previous directory

• rmdir

• cd .. or ..