Linux Quiz

Which interpreter executes commands typed as strings?

• Shell

• Prompt

• Command

• Option

Which visual cue indicates an interactive shell is waiting for user input?

• Shell

• Prompt

• Command

• Option

What is the name of a program to run?

• Prompt

• Command

• Option

• Argument

Which part of the command line adjusts the behavior of a command?

• Option

• Argument

• Physical console

• Command

Which part of the command line specifies the target that the command should operate on?

• Virtual console

• Terminal

• Option

• Argument

How do you re-execute a recent command by matching the command name?

• !string

• !number

• Tab

• Ctrl+z

Which shortcut is used to complete commands, filenames, and options?

• Tab

• Shift

• Ctrl

• Esc

Which directory contains dynamic configuration data such as FTP and websites?

• /usr

• /etc

• /var

• /root

Where are regular user commands and utilities located?

• /usr/bin

• /usr/sbin

• /etc

• /usr

Where are system administration binaries for root stored?

• /usr/bin

• /usr/sbin

• /etc

• /usr