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Unix CMD

This document provides a list of 23 common Linux commands and their functions. It tests the user's knowledge of commands for clearing the terminal display, deleting and copying files, changing directories, checking disk usage, viewing logged in users, changing file permissions, and running programs with elevated permissions. The commands are listed with their associated functions to help users learn and remember the basic Linux terminal commands.

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Unix CMD

This document provides a list of 23 common Linux commands and their functions. It tests the user's knowledge of commands for clearing the terminal display, deleting and copying files, changing directories, checking disk usage, viewing logged in users, changing file permissions, and running programs with elevated permissions. The commands are listed with their associated functions to help users learn and remember the basic Linux terminal commands.

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Name________________________________________ID____________________________

1. What command clears the contents of your terminal display?


clear, Clear

2. What is the command to delete a file?

rm

3. What do you type in to move to the parent directory?

cd ..

4. What command is used to change directories?

cd

5. What is the default directory path for system log files?

/var/logs, /var/logs/

6. What command is used to get the ip address of all interfaces on a server?

ifconfig -a

7. What command and parameter (or switch) will force a program to quit (even one running
in the background)?

kill, kill -9

8. What command is used to change ownership of a file?

chown

9. What command is used to copy a file?

cp
10. What command(s) shows you disk partitions and percentage of disk space used?

df, du

11. What command shows you how long it has been since the server was rebooted?

uptime

12. What command shows you what directory you are in?

pwd

13. What command creates an empty directory?

mkdir

14. What command displays your current username?

whoami

15. What command shows you CPU and memory utilization for running processes?

top

16. What command allows you to open and view a file one page at a time?

less, more

17. Which command(s) show users that are logged in?

who

18. What command is used to change a file name?

mv
19. What is the command to switch to the root user account?

su

20. What command is used to change the permissions of a file?

chmod

21. What is the command to change your password?

passwd

22. What command is used to display your previous commands?

fc, history, up arrow, Up arrow

23. What is the command to run a program with elevated permissions?

sudo

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