Practical Linux Command Line 2.0 - Navigate in the Terminal (pwd, ls, cd)

Practical Linux Command Line 2.0 - Navigate in the Terminal (pwd, ls, cd)

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This video tutorial introduces the basics of using a terminal in Linux, focusing on Ubuntu. It covers opening a terminal, using the File Manager, and understanding the home directory structure. The tutorial explains the LS command for listing files and the CD command for navigating directories. Advanced navigation techniques are also discussed, providing a comprehensive guide to managing files and directories in a Linux environment.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of opening a terminal in Linux?

To navigate the Linux file system

To play games

To browse the internet

To watch videos

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which command is used to list all files and directories in the current terminal location?

mkdir

ls

pwd

cd

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the 'pwd' command do in the terminal?

Changes the directory

Lists all files

Prints the current working directory

Deletes a file

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you navigate to the 'Documents' folder using the terminal?

Type 'ls Documents'

Type 'cd Documents'

Type 'pwd Documents'

Type 'mkdir Documents'

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the command 'cd ..' accomplish?

Creates a new directory

Lists all files

Deletes the current directory

Moves to the parent directory

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which command would you use to return to the home directory from any location?

cd /home

cd ..

cd

pwd

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the benefit of using 'cd Documents/Test' instead of separate 'cd' commands?

It deletes the target directory

It lists all files in both directories

It creates a new directory

It navigates to the target directory in one step