Linux CLI - Navigating the File System
Which command will change the directory to your home directory using a shortcut?
Which command will change the directory to your home directory using a shortcut?
easy📝 Conceptual Q2 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify the shortcut for home directory
The shortcut~represents the user's home directory.Step 2: Match the command that uses this shortcut
The commandcd ~changes the directory to the home directory. Other options either go to different directories or parent directory.Final Answer:
cd ~ -> Option BQuick Check:
Change to home directory = cd ~ [OK]
Quick Trick: Use 'cd ~' to jump straight home [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Using 'cd /home' which is not user-specific
- Using 'cd ..' which goes up one directory
- Using 'cd /root' which is root's home, not user
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