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

The video tutorial explains the use of the block ID command to view block devices on a system, detailing partitions, labels, and UUIDs. It covers different file system types, such as EXT4 and BTRFS, and demonstrates using the DF-K command to identify where file systems are mounted, including root and boot partitions.

What does the block ID command help you view on your system?

• Block devices

• Network configurations

• Running processes

• User accounts

Which of the following is a unique identifier provided by the block ID command?

• IP address

• MAC address

• UUID

• Hostname

What is a characteristic of the BTRFS file system?

• It is a self-healing file system

• It is an outdated file system

• It does not support large files

• It is only used for boot partitions

Which command can be used to see where file systems are mounted?

• ls

• DF-K

• cd

• pwd

What is the role of SDA2 in the system as mentioned in the video?

• It is the home partition

• It is the boot partition

• It is the root device

• It is a swap partition