Linux Operating System: A Complete Linux Guide for Beginners - Shell Scripting

The video tutorial introduces shell scripting, explaining its purpose and how to write and execute scripts. It covers creating a script file with a .sh extension, using the shebang line, and adding comments. The tutorial demonstrates making scripts executable using chmod and running them. It also explores writing more complex scripts with multiple commands and variables, providing practical examples.

What is the primary purpose of shell scripting?

• To create graphical user interfaces

• To run commands sequentially

• To compile code

• To manage databases

What file extension is typically used for shell scripts?

• .txt

• .exe

• .sh

• .bat

What is the purpose of the shebang (#!) in a shell script?

• To comment out a line

• To end the script

• To specify the script interpreter

• To declare a variable

Which symbol is used to add comments in a shell script?

• --

• /*

• //

• #

What command is used to make a shell script executable?

• chmod +x

• compile

• exec

• run

How can you run an executable shell script named 'test.sh'?

• run test.sh

• ./test.sh

• execute test.sh

• start test.sh

Which command can be used to list files and directories in a shell script?

• show

• dir

• list

• ls