Linux 5

Front 1

the command-line prompt varies depending on shell
T or F

Back 1

True

Front 2

The * wildcard is used to represent zero or more characters.
T or F

Back 2

True

Front 3

When deleting files in Linux a confirmation message is displayed as a precaution.
T or F

Back 3

False

Front 4

When you move a file to a new location, it remains in the original directory.
T or F

Back 4

False

Front 5

The main purpose of a text editor is to create a file that can be used by another program.
T or F

Back 5

True

Front 6

You must be in command mode to type text.
T or F

Back 6

False

Front 7

Which type of file can be stored on one machine and used by multiple users on other machines?

Back 7

Shareable

Front 8

Files in the /boot directory are considered to be_____
files.

Back 8

Static

Front 9

Which command is used to switch to other directories.

Back 9

cd

Front 10

Which symbol represents the user's home directory?

Back 10

~(tilde)

Front 11

Which directory doesn't have a parent directory?

Back 11

root (/)

Front 12

Which command is used to list file and subdirectories in the Linux directory structure?

Back 12

ls (LS)

Front 13

Which l s command option lists all files including hidden files?

Back 13

-a

Front 14

Which command illustrates how to obtain helpful documentation for the l s command?

Back 14

man ls

Front 15

Which wildcard character is used to represent only one character?

Back 15

Question mark (?)

Front 16

Which is the simplest way to create a file in Linux?

Back 16

use the touch command

Front 17

Which command is used to remove empty directories?

Back 17

rmdir

Front 18

Before removing a directory containing files. you must run the ________ command to delete the files.

Back 18

rm

Front 19

A ___ is a data structure that stores all information (such as file permissions, ownership, and file type) except the actual data and filename.

Back 19

inode

Front 20

Which word processor is included with the GNOME desktop environment?

Back 20

OpenOffice.org Writer

Front 21

Within KWrite, you can select syntax highlighting from the Tools menu after enabling ____mode.

Back 21

power user

Front 22

Which GUI text editor is included with GNOME?

Back 22

Gedit

Front 23

Vim is a ____editor meaning it can run in different operating modes.

Back 23

modular

Front 24

You type _____ in vim command mode to repeat a search in the opposite direction

Back 24

N

Front 25

After you finish entering text in vim insert mode you can press the ____ key to change back to command

Back 25

ESC

Front 26

Which vim command allows text to be entered at the cursor?

Back 26

i

Front 27

Which vim command replaces a single character and returns to command mode automatically?

Back 27

r

Front 28

Which vim command allows you to copy the word the cursor is on?

Back 28

yw

Front 29

What does the # symbol indicate in the following command. #yy?

Back 29

the number of lines you want to yank

Front 30

To enter vim extended mode, type the _____ symbol.

Back 30

:

Front 31

Typing _____ at the extended mode prompt saves the file and exits the vim text editor?

Back 31

wq

Front 32

Typing _____ at the extended mode prompt quits vim without saving the files and ignores warnings that changes wont be saved

Back 32

wq!

Front 33

A _____ is the way files are stored and organized to simplify access to data.

Back 33

File System

Front 34

The ______________ simply indicates where to enter commands.

Back 34

command line prompt

Front 35

In Linux a ______________ represents letters and characters used to specify a filename for searches.

Back 35

wildcard

Front 36

__________ are files that point to data on the hard drive.

Back 36

hard link

Front 37

a _________ is a program used to create and edit plain text files.

Back 37

text editor

Front 38

A _____________ is an area of RAM used for temporary storage.

Back 38

buffer

Front 39

Describe how to open a terminal window in the KDE and GNOME desktop environment.

Back 39

KDE- Click K
GNOME- go to systems group directory in app browser

Front 40

Why is learning the pwd command essential?

Back 40

displays the directions you are currently working in

Front 41

When working with pathnames in Linux. explain the difference between using two dots and one dot in path name.

Back 41

.. = parent
. = current

Front 42

compare word processors and text editors

Back 42

text editor is mainly used for creating files that can be used by another program they contain (HTML).
and creating shell script.

Front 43

Compare a Linux GUI text editor to Windows notepad.

Back 43

They both have a main window to enter and edit text and are easier to manage than command line.

Front 44

Describe two ways to start KWrite

Back 44

command line , or GUI button

Front 45

describe two ways to start the vim editor

Back 45

vim enter or
vim filename enter