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

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

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The video tutorial explains how to use the 'script' command to record a series of commands and their outputs. It covers starting a recording by typing 'script' followed by a filename, and stopping it with 'control D'. The tutorial also shows how to review the recorded file, which includes markers for the start and end of the recording, as well as the commands and their outputs.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the script command?

To capture commands and their outputs

To compile code

To delete files

To edit text files

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you type to start recording with the script command?

start capture

script followed by the file name

record start

begin script

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens if you don't specify a file name when using the script command?

The file will be named 'DefaultScript'

An error message will appear

The command will not execute

The file will be named 'TypeScript'

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you stop the recording of a script session?

Type 'stop script'

Press Control + C

Type 'exit'

Press Control + D

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What information can you find in the recorded script file?

The number of commands executed

Markers for start and end of recording, commands, and outputs

The file size and type

The time taken for each command

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