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the command-line prompt varies depending on shell
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True
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The * wildcard is used to represent zero or more characters.
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True
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When deleting files in Linux a confirmation message is displayed as a precaution.
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False
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When you move a file to a new location, it remains in the original directory.
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False
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The main purpose of a text editor is to create a file that can be used by another program.
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True
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You must be in command mode to type text.
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False
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Which type of file can be stored on one machine and used by multiple users on other machines?
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Shareable
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Files in the /boot directory are considered to be_____
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Static
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Which command is used to switch to other directories.
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cd
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Which symbol represents the user's home directory?
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~(tilde)
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Which directory doesn't have a parent directory?
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root (/)
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Which command is used to list file and subdirectories in the Linux directory structure?
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ls (LS)
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Which l s command option lists all files including hidden files?
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-a
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Which command illustrates how to obtain helpful documentation for the l s command?
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man ls
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Which wildcard character is used to represent only one character?
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Question mark (?)
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Which is the simplest way to create a file in Linux?
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use the touch command
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Which command is used to remove empty directories?
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rmdir
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Before removing a directory containing files. you must run the ________ command to delete the files.
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rm
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A ___ is a data structure that stores all information (such as file permissions, ownership, and file type) except the actual data and filename.
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inode
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Which word processor is included with the GNOME desktop environment?
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OpenOffice.org Writer
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Within KWrite, you can select syntax highlighting from the Tools menu after enabling ____mode.
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power user
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Which GUI text editor is included with GNOME?
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Gedit
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Vim is a ____editor meaning it can run in different operating modes.
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modular
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You type _____ in vim command mode to repeat a search in the opposite direction
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N
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After you finish entering text in vim insert mode you can press the ____ key to change back to command
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ESC
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Which vim command allows text to be entered at the cursor?
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i
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Which vim command replaces a single character and returns to command mode automatically?
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r
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Which vim command allows you to copy the word the cursor is on?
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yw
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What does the # symbol indicate in the following command. #yy?
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the number of lines you want to yank
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To enter vim extended mode, type the _____ symbol.
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:
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Typing _____ at the extended mode prompt saves the file and exits the vim text editor?
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wq
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Typing _____ at the extended mode prompt quits vim without saving the files and ignores warnings that changes wont be saved
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wq!
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A _____ is the way files are stored and organized to simplify access to data.
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File System
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The ______________ simply indicates where to enter commands.
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command line prompt
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In Linux a ______________ represents letters and characters used to specify a filename for searches.
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wildcard
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__________ are files that point to data on the hard drive.
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hard link
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a _________ is a program used to create and edit plain text files.
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text editor
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A _____________ is an area of RAM used for temporary storage.
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buffer
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Describe how to open a terminal window in the KDE and GNOME desktop environment.
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KDE- Click K
GNOME- go to systems group directory in app browser |
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Why is learning the pwd command essential?
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displays the directions you are currently working in
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When working with pathnames in Linux. explain the difference between using two dots and one dot in path name.
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.. = parent
. = current |
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compare word processors and text editors
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text editor is mainly used for creating files that can be used by another program they contain (HTML).
and creating shell script. |
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Compare a Linux GUI text editor to Windows notepad.
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They both have a main window to enter and edit text and are easier to manage than command line.
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Describe two ways to start KWrite
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command line , or GUI button
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describe two ways to start the vim editor
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vim enter or
vim filename enter |