Linux tip: How to use the find command

Interactive Video
•
Architecture
•
University
•
Hard
Wayground Content
FREE Resource
7 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of the 'find' command in Linux?
To edit files
To compress files
To delete files
To locate files based on various criteria
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which option allows you to see additional file information like inode numbers and permissions when using the 'find' command?
-ls
-name
-size
-exec
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you use the 'find' command to search for files with specific permissions?
By using the '-perm' option
By using the '-size' option
By using the '-name' option
By using the '-type' option
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the '-empty' option in the 'find' command do?
Finds files that are not empty
Finds files that are empty
Finds files accessed in the last hour
Finds files with specific permissions
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which command can be used to count the number of files accessed in the last hour?
find -perm 777
find -atime -60 | wc -l
find -size +10000c
find -type f -empty
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the exclamation mark '!' signify in the 'find' command?
It indicates a file is executable
It specifies a file is hidden
It negates the condition that follows
It denotes a file is read-only
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can the 'exec' clause be used in the 'find' command?
To list all files
To execute a command on each found file
To display file sizes
To change file permissions
Similar Resources on Wayground
6 questions
Practical Linux Command Line 2.0 - Find a Specific File by Name (find)

Interactive video
•
University
2 questions
The Complete Practical Docker Guide - Listing Files and Directories

Interactive video
•
University
8 questions
Linux Fundamentals - Some Other Examples of the Find Command

Interactive video
•
University
2 questions
The Complete Practical Docker Guide - Executing Additional Commands Inside of the Find Operation

Interactive video
•
University
4 questions
Linux Fundamentals - Sorting Contents of Files Using the Sort Utility

Interactive video
•
University
5 questions
The Complete Practical Docker Guide - Changing Ownership of the File

Interactive video
•
University
4 questions
Linux Administration Bootcamp: Go from Beginner to Advanced - Special Permission Modes - Part 1

Interactive video
•
University
4 questions
The Complete Practical Docker Guide - Listing Files and Directories

Interactive video
•
University
Popular Resources on Wayground
18 questions
Writing Launch Day 1

Lesson
•
3rd Grade
11 questions
Hallway & Bathroom Expectations

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
11 questions
Standard Response Protocol

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
40 questions
Algebra Review Topics

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
4 questions
Exit Ticket 7/29

Quiz
•
8th Grade
10 questions
Lab Safety Procedures and Guidelines

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
19 questions
Handbook Overview

Lesson
•
9th - 12th Grade
20 questions
Subject-Verb Agreement

Quiz
•
9th Grade