Comptia 902 - Linux Commands

Front 1

Which of the following commands in Linux is used to display information about files and directories contained within the current working directory?

Back 1

ls

Front 2

A command-line command in Linux that allows to search files for lines containing a match to a given pattern is called:

Back 2

grep

Front 3

Which of the Linux command-line commands listed below is used for directory traversal?

Back 3

cd

Front 4

The following command can be used for turning off or restarting a Linux host.

Back 4

shutdown

Front 5

A Linux command displaying an absolute path to (i.e. full filename of) the current working directory is called:

Back 5

pwd

Front 6

A Linux command-line command allowing a user to change his/her own password is known as:

Back 6

passwd

Front 7

Which of the answers listed below refers to a Unix command for copying files and directories?

Back 7

cp

Front 8

A Linux command used for transferring files/directories to a different directory is called:

Back 8

mv

Front 9

What is the name of a Linux command used for renaming files and directories?

Back 9

mv

Front 10

A command-line command in Linux used for deleting files and directories is known as:

Back 10

rm

Front 11

Which of the following commands allows for moving one level up in Linux directory tree?

Back 11

cd ..

Front 12

What is the function of the Linux chmod command?

Back 12

Changes file access permissions

Front 13

A Linux command-line utility used for displaying and modifying network interface configuration settings is called:

Back 13

ifconfig

Front 14

Which of the following answers refers to a Linux command-line command used for configuring network interface parameters specific to the wireless communication?

Back 14

iwconfig

Front 15

What is the name of a Linux command-line utility used for reporting statistics on running processes?

Back 15

ps

Front 16

Which of the answers listed below refers to a Linux command that allows for assuming the identity of a different system user and executing commands with security privileges of that user account?

Back 16

su

Front 17

What is the function of the Linux chown command?

Back 17

Changes file owner and group permissions

Front 18

A Linux command that allows for modifying security privileges in order to be able to execute a single command that requires root access permissions is called:

Back 18

sudo

Front 19

Which of the answers listed below refers to a packet management system most often used on Debian and Debian-based Linux distributions?

Back 19

apt

Front 20

A packet management system for Red Hat and Red Hat-based Linux distributions is known as:

Back 20

RPM

Front 21

Which of the following answers refers to a software tool used for searching and installing software packages on Debian and Debian-based Linux distributions?

Back 21

apt-get

Front 22

What is the name of a Linux utility used for managing software packages on Red Hat and Red Hat-based Linux distributions?

Back 22

yum

Front 23

Which of the answers listed below refers to a command used for invoking a text editor in Unix-like operating systems?

Back 23

vi

Front 24

Which of the following key combinations allows to terminate the current process in Linux shell?

Back 24

crtl + c

Front 25

A low-level utility that can be used for creating/restoring filesystem backup copies in Linux is called:

Back 25

dd