How to use the wc command: 2-Minute Linux Tips

The video tutorial explains the WC command, which is used to count lines, words, and characters in a file or output. It demonstrates how to use WC with piped output and files, highlighting how line endings affect character count. The tutorial also shows how to obtain specific statistics, such as line or word count, using WC.

What is the primary function of the WC command?

• To edit text files

• To count lines, words, and characters

• To compile code

• To manage system processes

How does the WC command count characters when used with piped output?

• It excludes newline characters

• It ignores spaces

• It only counts visible characters

• It includes newline characters

What effect does using '-n' with ECHO have when used with WC?

• It changes the file format

• It doubles the character count

• It suppresses newline characters

• It increases the word count

How can you use WC to find out only the number of lines in a file?

• Use 'WC -a'

• Use 'WC -c'

• Use 'WC -w'

• Use 'WC -l'

What is a key advantage of using the WC command?

• It manages file permissions

• It can compile programs

• It can edit files directly

• It provides an easy way to get file statistics