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WorksheetsUNIX Command-Line Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is one reason why Unix is popular for handling biological datasets?
It is the only operating system available.
most bioinformatics softwares are built to be unix/linux compatible
It is the most expensive operating system.
It requires no learning curve.
Which command is used to change the current working directory in Unix?
ls
cd
pwd
mkdir
What does the command 'pwd' do?
Changes the current directory.
Creates a new directory.
Prints the current working directory.
Lists the contents of a directory.
Which command would you use to create a new directory?
cp
mv
mkdir
rm
What is a key advantage of using a command line interface (CLI) over a graphical user interface (GUI)?
It is more visually appealing.
It allows for faster navigation and processing
It requires no memorization.
It is easier for beginners.
If you want to view the manual for a command in Unix, which command would you use?
doc
info
help
man
Which command would you use to remove files or folders?
cp
mv
ls
rm
What does the 'ls -l' command do?
Lists files in long format with detailed information.
Lists files in reverse order.
Lists files sorted by size.
Lists files in human-readable format.
what will this cd ~ do?
Take me to my home directory
carry me to where to where I do not know
produce a syntax error
list the content of my current working directory
what does "/" stands for in unix file system
the root directory
the home directory
just a delimiter and nothing at all
separate directories in the file system and signifies the path to a directory
what is Unix?
one of the many command in the terminal
A shell
a kernel
an operating system
The working folder/directory you will be by default be when you open your Command line interface is call what ?
the root directory
home directory or folder
an imaginary directory
my room directory
what is a shell in linux?
just another useful command in linux
a software that controls and manages the computer hardwares and other softwares
a software that prompt the user for input or command
a component of seen in class Mollusca in a linux universe
what is the equivalence of a directory in GUI?
root
file explorer
fodder
folder
what does CLI stands for?
command line interphase
commend line interface
command line interface
common linux interface
