Practical Linux Command Line 2.0 - Show Hidden Files

The video tutorial explains how to view hidden files in Linux using the terminal and file manager. It covers the use of the 'ls' command with the '-a' argument to list all files, including hidden ones. The tutorial also demonstrates navigating directories with the 'cd' command and highlights that hidden files start with a dot. The session concludes with a summary of navigating the Linux file system, emphasizing that everything is a file or folder.

What command can you use to list all files, including hidden ones, in a directory?

• ls -r

• ls -a

• ls -l

• ls -h

How are hidden files typically indicated in Linux?

• By a unique file extension

• By a dot at the end of the name

• By a special color

• By a dot at the beginning of the name

Which command is used to change directories in Linux?

• pwd

• cd

• ls

• mv

What is the root of the Linux file system represented by?

• A forward slash (/)

• A period (.)

• A tilde (~)

• A backslash (\)

Which command helps you find out your current directory in Linux?

• dir

• pwd

• cd

• ls