Linux tip: How to use the apropos command

The video tutorial explains the apropos command, which helps locate and identify commands using man pages. It covers how to use the command with various options like long, exact match, and section filtering. The tutorial highlights the benefits of apropos in discovering commands, even with partial names.

What is the primary function of the apropos command?

• To delete files

• To locate and identify commands

• To create new directories

• To edit text files

Which option prevents the apropos command from truncating descriptions?

• Dash L

• Dash T

• Dash S

• Dash E

What does the exact option do in the apropos command?

• Shows only exact matches

• Displays all available commands

• Sorts commands alphabetically

• Filters commands by date

How many sections are there in the man pages that the apropos command can filter by?

• Eight

• Seven

• Six

• Five

Which section of the man pages would you filter to find sysadmin commands using apropos?

• Section 4

• Section 1

• Section 8

• Section 7