Understanding Command Lines

Understanding Command Lines

Assessment

Interactive Video

Computers

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one reason command lines are still used today despite the prevalence of GUIs?

They require less technical knowledge.

They offer a lightweight interface that runs efficiently on low-end machines.

They are more prone to errors.

They are visually appealing.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can command lines be beneficial for repetitive tasks?

They are only useful for simple tasks.

They allow for easy automation and precision.

They require more manual input.

They are slower than GUIs.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the command line considered consistent across different Linux distributions?

Because the bash shell is widely supported.

Because it is closed source.

Because it has fewer features.

Because it uses the same GUI.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one example of a task that can be done more efficiently with a command line than a GUI?

Editing photos.

Viewing a saved Wi-Fi password.

Playing video games.

Browsing the internet.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of introducing PowerShell during the Windows XP era?

To eliminate the need for command lines.

To make Windows more useful for sysadmins and programmers.

To replace all GUIs.

To simplify the user interface for beginners.