Basic Linux Commands for Beginners

What command is used to list files in a directory?

• ls

• dir

• show

• list

How do you change the current directory in Linux?

• Use the 'cd' command followed by the directory path.

• Execute 'dir' to list and change directories.

• Type 'change dir' followed by the path.

• Use the 'mv' command to move directories.

Which command shows the present working directory?

• mkdir

• pwd

• cd

• ls

What command would you use to create a new directory?

• del

• rmdir

• mkdir

• remove

How can you remove an empty directory in Linux?

• Run 'delete ' to remove an empty directory.

• Use the command 'rm ' to delete a directory.

• Use the command 'rmdir ' to remove an empty directory.

• Execute 'rmdir -r ' to remove a directory.

What command displays the contents of a file?

• cat

• display

• show

• list

How do you create an empty file in Linux?

• create filename.txt

• new file filename.txt

• touch filename.txt

• emptyfile -create

What command lists all files and directories, including hidden ones?

• list -a

• dir

• ls -a

• ls -l

Which command would you use to go back to the previous directory?

• cd /

• cd .

• cd ..

• cd ~

How can you check the current directory you are in?

• Use 'ls' in Windows Command Prompt.

• Check the properties of the folder.

• Use 'pwd' in Unix/Linux or 'cd' in Windows Command Prompt.

• Type 'current' in Unix/Linux.